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Flights from Indianapolis to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 2h 47m door to door (62 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 47m
Indianapolis to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey2h 47mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Indianapolis to Columbus
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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IND Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Sun14:00 IND13:58 ORD0h 47m connection14:45 ORD16:47 CMHUnited Airlines
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IND Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Sun17:00 IND17:48 DTW2h 12m connection20:00 DTW20:43 CMHRepublic 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 47mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbus vs Indianapolis
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- IND → CMH, LCK
Flights from Indianapolis to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Columbus?
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 Indianapolis to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 270 km.
Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Indianapolis and Columbus?
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
