Indianapolis International Airport

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) serves Indianapolis, Indiana's capital and home to the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Located 11 km southwest of downtown, IND has been consistently ranked among America's best airports for its efficient design and passenger experience.

The airport has a single terminal (Colonel H. Weir Cook Terminal) with two concourses (A and B). The modern facility opened in 2008 with a distinctive design and excellent amenities.

Key airlines: Southwest (largest), Delta, American, United, Frontier, Allegiant, and Alaska.

IND is southwest of downtown Indianapolis:

• To Downtown Indianapolis: 11 km, 15-20 minutes
• To Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 15 km, 20-25 minutes
• To Convention Center: 13 km, 18-25 minutes
• To Carmel/Fishers (north suburbs): 35 km, 35-45 minutes

Uber and Lyft operate at IND with pickup on the ground level.

• To downtown: $20-30
• To Indianapolis Motor Speedway: $25-35
• To Convention Center: $22-30

Taxis available from ground transportation:

• Flat rate to downtown: $35

IndyGo Bus (Route 8)

Route 8 (Washington) connects to downtown:

• Route: Airport → Downtown Indianapolis
• Journey time: 30-40 minutes
• Frequency: Every 30 minutes
• Cost: $1.75
• Hours: Limited schedule; check indygo.net

Note: Public transit options are limited. Most visitors use rideshare.

Type	Daily Rate	Notes
Garage	$19/day	Terminal connected
Economy	$9/day	Free shuttle
Park & Fly lots	$6-8/day	Off-site, shuttle

IND parking is reasonably priced for a major airport.

IND has excellent dining for a regional airport:

Post-Security:

• Shapiro's Delicatessen: Legendary Indianapolis deli—corned beef, matzo ball soup
• Harry & Izzy's: Indianapolis steakhouse brand
• Pork & Bourbon: Local BBQ
• Sun King Brewing: Indianapolis craft beer
• Rick's Café Boatyard: Seafood
• Starbucks, Dunkin'

Don't miss: Shapiro's for authentic Indianapolis deli food.

Network: IND Free WiFi

• Cost: Free, unlimited
• Speed: Good
• No registration required

SIM cards available from:

• InMotion store
• Carrier stores in Indianapolis

ATMs located throughout the terminal.

Post-Security:

• Just Pop In: Gourmet popcorn (Indianapolis specialty)
• Indiana Market: Local products
• Hudson News, tech accessories

Best souvenir: Gourmet popcorn from Just Pop In.

Delta Sky Club

• Location: Concourse A
• Access: Delta Sky Club members, Delta premium cabin
• Amenities: Full lounge service

The Club IND

• Location: Concourse B
• Access: Priority Pass, Lounge Club, or ~$45 walk-in
• Amenities: Food, drinks, WiFi

Hotels near IND are along the airport corridor:

Indianapolis is the "Crossroads of America"—known for motorsports, sports in general, and Midwestern hospitality:

Top attractions (with travel time from airport):

• Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 25 min—"Racing Capital of the World," museum and track tours
• Monument Circle: 20 min—city's iconic center, Soldiers and Sailors Monument
• Indianapolis Museum of Art (Newfields): 25 min—world-class collection, beautiful gardens
• Children's Museum of Indianapolis: 25 min—world's largest children's museum
• Lucas Oil Stadium: 20 min—home of the Colts, hosts events
• Mass Ave District: 20 min—arts district with galleries, restaurants, theaters

Sports city:

• Indianapolis 500: Memorial Day weekend—the greatest spectacle in racing
• Colts (NFL): Lucas Oil Stadium
• Pacers (NBA): Gainbridge Fieldhouse
• NCAA Headquarters: Indy is the home of college sports

Indianapolis food:

• Pork tenderloin sandwich: Breaded, oversized, iconic Indiana dish
• Sugar cream pie: Official Indiana state pie
• St. Elmo Shrimp Cocktail: Famously spicy, local institution
• Local breweries: Sun King, Taxman, Metazoa

Local tips:

• Indy 500 (May): Book hotels months in advance; 300,000+ attend
• GenCon (August): Massive gaming convention fills downtown
• Cultural Trail: 8-mile walking/biking path connecting neighborhoods
• Fountain Square: Artsy neighborhood with vintage shops and bowling
• Broad Ripple: Nightlife district north of downtown
• The city is very drivable with easy parking—rare for a metro this size
• Mass Ave has the best independent restaurants and nightlife
• Indianapolis hosts more amateur sports events than any US city