How to get from Indianapolis to Minneapolis: connecting flights, about 6h total

Flights from Indianapolis to Minneapolis

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Best fares from Indianapolis to Minneapolis

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Cheapest one-way $125 15 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $125 15 November 2026, SY Cheapest in the next 7 days $125 15 November, Sun Cheapest weekend departure $141 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $125

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago: 6h
two tickets, via Chicago: $180
connection option: 1
straight-line distance: 511 mi (822 km)

fastest

Via Chicago

with the connection

Indianapolis to Chicago flight 1h 21m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Minneapolis flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $180

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 Minneapolis

Indianapolis to Chicago Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 21m from $92 Indianapolis to Kansas City Kansas City: 412 mi (663 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 35m from $275 Indianapolis to Denver Denver: 698 mi (1,124 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 50m from $196 Indianapolis to Dallas Dallas: 864 mi (1,391 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 32m from $181 Indianapolis to Atlanta Atlanta: 908 mi (1,461 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 36m from $126 Indianapolis to Washington Washington: 931 mi (1,499 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 45m from $82

To Minneapolis from cities closest to Indianapolis

Louisville to Minneapolis Louisville: 107 mi (172 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 18m Chicago to Minneapolis Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 39m from $88 Grand Rapids to Minneapolis Grand Rapids: 222 mi (358 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 46m Pittsburgh to Minneapolis Pittsburgh: 329 mi (529 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 26m Memphis to Minneapolis Memphis: 384 mi (618 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 19m from $355 Charlotte to Minneapolis Charlotte: 428 mi (689 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 49m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Minneapolis?

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

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

Via Chicago: 1h 21m to the connection, 1h 39m after it, about 6h in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $180. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

How far is Minneapolis from Indianapolis?

511 mi (822 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.