Flights from Indianapolis to Cleveland

There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Cleveland. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 2h 47m door to door (86 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 47m

Indianapolis to Cleveland at a glance

Fastest journey2h 47mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Indianapolis to Cleveland

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

IND Chicago (ORD) CLE

Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air

Mon14:00 IND13:58 ORD0h 47m connection14:45 ORD16:47 CLEUnited Airlines

65 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 47m

IND Nashville (BNA) CLE

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Tue18:00 IND17:47 BNA1h 13m connection19:00 BNA21:09 CLESouthwest Airlines

12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 09m

IND Washington (IAD) CLE

Leg 1: Republic Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines

Mon06:00 IND07:24 IAD5h 21m connection12:45 IAD13:51 CLEMesa Airlines + United Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 51m

IND Detroit (DTW) CLE

Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest

Sat12:30 IND13:18 DTW6h 57m connection20:15 DTW20:50 CLERepublic Airlines + SkyWest

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 20m

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: 423 km263 miles
Journey time: 2h 47mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneCleveland vs Indianapolis
Currency in Cleveland: USD
Airports: IND → CLE

Flights from Indianapolis to Cleveland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Cleveland?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Washington. 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 Indianapolis to Cleveland?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 423 km.

Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Cleveland?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA), Washington (IAD) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Indianapolis and Cleveland?

Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).

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