Driving Time from Chicago to Indianapolis
Driving from Chicago to Indianapolis is about 213 mi and takes roughly 3 hr 48 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Chicago and Indianapolis are about 164 mi (263 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 213 mi (342 km), a drive of about 3 hr 48 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 48 min.
| Straight-line distance | 164 mi / 263 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 213 mi / 342 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 48 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 48 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $27 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.812, -86.892 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Chicago to Indianapolis is about 164 mi (263 km) in a straight line, and roughly 213 mi (342 km) by road.