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Flights from Columbus to Indianapolis
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Indianapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 2h 50m door to door (54 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 50m
Columbus to Indianapolis at a glance
Fastest journey2h 50mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Columbus to Indianapolis
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CMH Chicago (ORD) IND
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon10:00 CMH10:08 ORD0h 52m connection11:00 ORD12:50 INDUnited Airlines
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CMH Detroit (DTW) IND
Leg 1: SkyWest, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Sun14:15 CMH14:57 DTW1h 18m connection16:15 DTW17:06 INDRepublic Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 270 km168 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneIndianapolis vs Columbus
- Currency in Indianapolis
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → IND
Flights from Columbus to Indianapolis: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Indianapolis?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Indianapolis?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 270 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Indianapolis?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Indianapolis?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
