Travelling from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Chicago is one hour behind Indianapolis and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Choose from eight weekly Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IND to MDW flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Chicago (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates IND to MDW flights, with 74.38% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between IND and MDW include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Rs21,384 is currently the best price for a one-way Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs42,764. These fares can change based on demand.
Book two months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from IND to MDW.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IND to MDW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Indianapolis Airport (IND)
You'll find IND at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
78% of flights leaving from Indianapolis Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Indianapolis Airport from central Indianapolis, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IND:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Chicago Midway Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
From Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chicago. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Indianapolis Airport to Chicago Midway Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from IND to MDW in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Chicago, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
