How far is Chicago, IL, from Indianapolis, IN?
The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 162 miles / 261 kilometers / 141 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago (MDW) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 42 minutes.
Indianapolis International Airport – Chicago Midway 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)- 161.950 miles
- 260.633 kilometers
- 140.731 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- 162.023 miles
- 260.752 kilometers
- 140.795 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 Midway International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Indianapolis to Chicago generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |