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How to get from Boston to Indianapolis

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Washington: about 6h 43m including the connection. Other options: via Philadelphia, New York, Chicago and Charlotte. Two tickets from $160.

Flights from Boston to Indianapolis

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Best fares from Boston to Indianapolis

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $153 6 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $459 6 December 2026, AA Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $153

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington
6h 43m
two tickets, via Washington
$160
connection options
5
straight-line distance
805 mi (1,296 km)
fastest
Via Washington
6h 43m
with the connection
Boston to Washington flight 1h 46m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Indianapolis: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Indianapolis flight 1h 57m
two ticketsfrom $160
Via Philadelphia
6h 55m
with the connection
Boston to Philadelphia flight 1h 39m
Connection of about 3h
Philadelphia to Indianapolis flight 2h 16m
Via New York
6h 56m
with the connection
Boston to New York flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Indianapolis: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Indianapolis flight 2h 29m
two ticketsfrom $234
Via Chicago
7h 14m
with the connection
Boston to Chicago flight 3h 3m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Indianapolis flight 1h 11m
two ticketsfrom $191
Via Charlotte
7h 14m
with the connection
Boston to Charlotte flight 2h 33m
Connection of about 3h
Charlotte to Indianapolis flight 1h 41m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Indianapolis?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Indianapolis?
Via Washington: 1h 46m to the connection, 1h 57m after it, about 6h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Indianapolis with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $160. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Boston and Indianapolis?
Washington (6h 43m total), Philadelphia (6h 55m total), New York (6h 56m total), Chicago (7h 14m total) and Charlotte (7h 14m total).
How far is Indianapolis from Boston?
805 mi (1,296 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.