How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 162 miles / 261 kilometers / 141 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND) is 186 miles / 299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 44 minutes.
Chicago Midway 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)- 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 Chicago to Indianapolis?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Indianapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
On average, flying from Chicago to Indianapolis 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 Chicago to Indianapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |