Journey information
Overview: Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC flight
Flights from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $105 (€86) but you can travel from only $76 (€62) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 490 miles (790 km) distance in 1h 35m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 490 miles (790 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€86) |
Flights per day 31 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 35m |
Cheapest month to travel August |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 22:45 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$302
Average price
$564
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Flights per day
60
Distance
790 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC will cost around $564 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $302.
Of the 60 flights that leave Indianapolis, IN for Washington, DC onFri, Nov 21, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 21 the direct flights cover the 790 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Fri, Nov 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA3479 · UA2302
UA2421 · UA2202
AA2883 · AA2799
UA2454 · UA2202
AA2887 · AA2716
UA3445
UA6212
UA3530
UA3709
AA4802Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €62, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 490 miles (790 km)
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4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 55m Average total duration 19h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 0m Average total duration 16h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC flight times
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC flights for today, Thursday, November 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA6212 | 10:45 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h42 | 12:27 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3567 · UA4444 | 11:00 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h29 | 3:29 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3479 · UA2302 | 11:00 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h59 | 2:59 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3567 · UA4177 | 11:00 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h49 | 4:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3479 · UA1815 | 11:00 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h53 | 2:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1801+ AA5176 | 11:04 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h10 | 3:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1801 · AA2719 | 11:04 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h54 | 3:58 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4626 | 11:09 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h50 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2358 · UA351 | 11:45 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 9h17 | 9:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2358 · UA2311 | 11:45 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 7h04 | 6:49 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4600+ AA3661 | 11:45 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h14 | 3:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4600+ AA3679 | 11:45 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h29 | 4:14 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2672 · UA1357 | 12:15 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h34 | 4:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3708 · UA4172 | 12:50 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h44 | 5:34 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1607 · UA1379 | 1:00 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 8h30 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1607 · UA1362 | 1:00 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 7h10 | 8:10 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1607 · UA2087 | 1:00 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 7h41 | 8:41 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4356 | 1:10 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h50 | 3:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1698 · AA2316 | 1:10 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h53 | 6:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4675 · AA4390 | 1:42 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h00 | 5:42 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6216 · UA351 | 2:00 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 7h02 | 9:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6216 · UA2366 | 2:00 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 7h16 | 9:16 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6216 · UA654 | 2:00 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 6h58 | 8:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4352 | 2:15 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h44 | 3:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3709 | 3:05 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h43 | 4:48 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA387 · AA1464 | 3:20 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 6h36 | 9:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA387 · AA2758 | 3:20 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h04 | 7:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6215+ AA603 | 3:29 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h55 | 7:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6215+ AA3988 | 3:29 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h49 | 9:18 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4802 | 3:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h44 | 5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3677 · UA752 | 4:25 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h13 | 8:38 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3677 · UA2746 | 4:25 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h30 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3677 · UA2649 | 4:25 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h49 | 10:14 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3989 · UA1540 | 4:45 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 6h57 | 11:42 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3989 · UA1788 | 4:45 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 9h06 | 1:51 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3645 · UA4443 | 4:55 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h30 | 10:25 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3645 · UA1992 | 4:55 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h30 | 9:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3645 · UA3547 | 4:55 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h01 | 9:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3668 · UA587 | 5:38 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h52 | 10:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3668 · UA2306 | 5:38 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h18 | 9:56 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3668 · UA2649 | 5:38 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h36 | 10:14 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2887 · AA1642 | 6:59 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h44 | 10:43 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2887 · AA2716 | 6:59 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h31 | 12:30 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3530 | 7:37 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h43 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3469 · UA2212 | 8:24 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h33 | 1:57 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2215 · AA2716 | 8:39 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h51 | 12:30 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2215 · AA2138 | 8:39 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h41 | 12:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2644 · UA2408 | 8:40 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 7h35 | 4:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2644 · UA709 | 8:40 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 7h17 | 3:57 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4723 | 9:12 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h46 | 10:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2454 · UA426 | 9:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h53 | 2:23 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2454 · UA2202 | 9:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h54 | 2:24 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2454 · UA1369 | 9:30 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h25 | 1:55 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA694 · UA2224 | 10:22 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 6h22 | 4:44 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA694 · UA650 | 10:22 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 6h22 | 4:44 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4541+ AA3419 | 11:25 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 5h30 | 4:55 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3631 · UA1950 | 11:32 PM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h26 | 3:58 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, November 21 | |||||
UA3445 | 12:35 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h41 | 2:16 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4365 | 12:39 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h47 | 2:26 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2883 · AA1473 | 1:06 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h53 | 4:59 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2883 · AA2799 | 1:06 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 4h24 | 5:30 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2883 · AA1508 | 1:06 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 3h57 | 5:03 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4580 | 2:38 AM Indianapolis International Airport | 1h47 | 4:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Cherry Blossom Festival, a celebration of the blooming cherry blossom trees with parades and cultural events
- Independence Day Celebration, fireworks and festivities at the National Mall to commemorate the nation's independence
- Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a showcase of cultural traditions from around the world held on the National Mall
- DC Jazz Festival, an annual event featuring performances by renowned jazz musicians at various venues across the city.
- Memorial Day, marks the unofficial start of summer with parades and remembrance ceremonies
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and outdoor activities
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and exploring seasonal markets
- Winter Holidays, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Indianapolis, IN to Washington, DC
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in Civic Plaza, including Hudson News and Tech on the Go.
- Parking available with both short-term and long-term options, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per hour.
- Restaurants in Civic Plaza, including fast food and sit-down options like Chick-fil-A and Harry & Izzy's
- Available outside the terminal.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as the Crowne Plaza Indiapolis Airport.
- Showers available in Delta Sky Club, access with membership or fee.
- Lounges include Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Lost and Found located in the Guest Services Center.
- Car rental services available in the Ground Transportation Center, including Hertz and Avis
- IndyGo Route 8, Airport Stop, 13 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are available in all terminals, including Hudson News and Duty-Free Americas.
- Parking available in garages A, B, and C, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott.
- Showers are available in some lounges; access may require a lounge pass or membership.
- Lounges available, including the American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal A; contact airport police for assistance.
- Car rental services are available on-site, with companies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise.
- Washington Metro, Yellow/Blue Line, Rold Reagan Washington tiol Airport Station, 5 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops available in all concourses, main shops include Duty-Free, Hudson News, and Tech on the Go.
- Parking available in the terminal Parking Garage, approximately 5.7€ ($6) per hour.
- Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance.
- Showers available in some lounges; access typically requires lounge entry fee.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Turkish Airlines Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in the main terminal; contact via phone or email.
- Car rental services available on-site; companies include Avis, Hertz, and Enterprise.
- Silver Line Metro, Dulles Intertiol Airport Station, 26 miles
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