How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 177 miles / 285 kilometers / 154 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) is 204 miles / 328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 4 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Indianapolis International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Indianapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Indianapolis. 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 Chicago to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Chicago to Indianapolis 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 Chicago to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Indianapolis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IND |
| ICAO Code: | KIND |
| Coordinates: | 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)
| American Airlines |
| United Airlines |