Why go
- Capital and most populous city of Indiana, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Served by Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
History
Indianapolis, colloquially known as Indy, is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County. Indianapolis is situated in the state's central till plain region along the west fork of the White River. The city's official slogan, "Crossroads of America", reflects its historic importance as a transportation hub and its relative proximity to other major North American markets.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 35 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, Embraer 175, A319, MD-88, M90, ERJ…) · 15 routes: Atlanta, Boston*, Cancun, Detroit, Fort Myers, Los Angeles, Memphis*, Minneapolis, Montego Bay, New York*, New York, Orlando*, Raleigh-durham*, Salt Lake City, Tampa*
- Southwest Airlines WN (73C, 737-700, 737-300, 717) · 11 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, A319, Embraer 175, A320, 737-800, ERD…) · 9 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami*, New York*, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, A319, A320, 737-800, Embraer 175, ERD…) · 9 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (717, 737-700, 73C) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Denver*, Kansas City*, Las Vegas*, Orlando, Tampa
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, Embraer 170, A319, CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 7 routes: Chicago*, Cleveland*, Denver*, Houston, Newark*, San Francisco, Washington*
- AeroMéxico AM (A320, MD-88, M90) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Cancun*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Denver, Trenton
- Air Canada AC (CRJ) · 1 route: Toronto*
- Air France AF (A320, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A320, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Australia VA (A320, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Indianapolis International Airport (IND); 23 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: IND has direct flights to 35 destinations on 15 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Indianapolis, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.