Drive time
Chicago to Indianapolis
Quick answer
The drive from Chicago, IL to Indianapolis, IN is approximately 2 hr 45 min covering about 165 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
165 mi
Drive time
2 hr 45 min
Midpoint
40.82°, -86.89°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Indianapolis, meeting halfway saves each of you about 83 miles and 83 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
40.8233°, -86.8940°
Chicago and Indianapolis are about 165 miles apart — each person drives roughly 83 miles.
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