How to get from Indianapolis to Boston: connecting flights, about 6h 22m total

Flights from Indianapolis to Boston

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Best fares from Indianapolis to Boston

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Cheapest one-way $152 11 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $370 11 December 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $313 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $152 Fri, 11 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $152

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Philadelphia: 6h 22m
two tickets, via Washington: $149
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 805 mi (1,296 km)

fastest

Via Philadelphia

6h 22m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Philadelphia flight 1h 53m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Boston flight 1h 29m

Via Washington

6h 22m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Washington flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Boston: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National.

Washington to Boston flight 1h 37m

two ticketsfrom $149

Via New York

6h 28m

with the connection

Indianapolis to New York flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Boston: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Boston flight 1h 17m

two ticketsfrom $267

Via Chicago

6h 47m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Chicago flight 1h 21m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Boston flight 2h 26m

two ticketsfrom $217

Via Charlotte

7h 2m

with the connection

Indianapolis to Charlotte flight 1h 47m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Boston flight 2h 15m

two ticketsfrom $393

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

From Indianapolis to cities closest to Boston

Indianapolis to Portland Portland: 97 mi (156 km) from Boston, flight 4h 11m Indianapolis to New York New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 2h 11m from $173 Indianapolis to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 270 mi (435 km) from Boston, flight 1h 53m Indianapolis to Washington Washington: 394 mi (634 km) from Boston, flight 1h 45m from $82 Indianapolis to Charlotte Charlotte: 720 mi (1,159 km) from Boston, flight 1h 47m from $77 Indianapolis to Chicago Chicago: 849 mi (1,366 km) from Boston, flight 1h 21m from $92

To Boston from cities closest to Indianapolis

Cincinnati to Boston Cincinnati: 99 mi (160 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 14m from $143 Louisville to Boston Louisville: 107 mi (172 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 27m from $143 Chicago to Boston Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 26m from $143 Grand Rapids to Boston Grand Rapids: 222 mi (358 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 3m from $85 St Louis to Boston St Louis: 231 mi (371 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 35m from $165 Detroit to Boston Detroit: 240 mi (386 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 56m from $1,464

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Boston?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Philadelphia.

What is the fastest way to fly from Indianapolis to Boston?

Via Philadelphia: 1h 53m to the connection, 1h 29m after it, about 6h 22m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Indianapolis to Boston with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $149. 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 Indianapolis and Boston?

Philadelphia (6h 22m total), Washington (6h 22m total), New York (6h 28m total), Chicago (6h 47m total) and Charlotte (7h 2m total).

How far is Boston from Indianapolis?

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.