How far is Chicago, IL, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers / 154 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago (ORD) is 203 miles / 326 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Indianapolis to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 177.385 miles
- 285.473 kilometers
- 154.143 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 177.461 miles
- 285.596 kilometers
- 154.209 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Indianapolis to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Chicago generates about 51 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 51 kilograms equals 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago (ORD)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |