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IND vs ORD (2026): parking, rental cars and hotels compared
Indianapolis and Chicago O'Hare are about 177 miles apart. Figures below come from the FAA (boardings), each airport's own parking and rental pages, and OpenStreetMap hotel locations — checked Oct 26, 2026. We never invent a price.
| IND | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Indianapolis International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| City | Indianapolis, IN | Chicago, IL |
| FAA boardings rank (CY2025) | 45 · 5,221,447 | 3 · 40,680,735 |
| Cheapest official parking / day | $9(Economy Parking (Long Term Lot)) | $16(Economy Lot G) |
| Official lots on our page | 5 | 5 |
| Rental brands (airport list) | 11 | 11 |
| Verified hotels nearby (OSM) | 25 | 25 |
| Way.com page | Yes | Yes |
| SpotHero page | Yes | Yes |
| ParkSleepFly page | Yes | Yes |
Official parking lots
| IND | Kind | Daily | ORD | Kind | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Parking (Long Term Lot) | Economy / long-term | $9 | Economy Lot G | Economy / long-term | $16 |
| Park & Walk (Long Term Lot) | Surface lot | $14 | Economy Lot H | Economy / long-term | $16 |
| Daily Parking (Terminal Garage) | Garage | $23 | Economy Lot F (Multi-Modal Facility, covered) | Economy / long-term | $30 |
| Valet | Valet | $32 | Main Garage - Daily (Levels 2-6, Lots B and C) | Garage | $43 |
| Hourly Parking (Terminal Garage level 3) | Garage | see official | Terminal 5 Garage and Lot D | Garage | $43 |
Every rate is copied from the airport's own parking page and dated on our IND parking and ORD parking pages. Hotel locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Guides for each airport
FAQ
How far is IND from ORD?
About 177 miles between the airports in our nearby-airport graph (sourced with the airport coordinates). Driving time varies by traffic.
Which airport is busier, IND or ORD?
ORD ranks higher by FAA final CY2025 passenger boardings: IND is #45 in Busiest US airports · ranked by public data (5,221,447 enplanements) and ORD is #3 in Busiest US airports · ranked by public data (40,680,735).
Which has cheaper official parking, IND or ORD?
On the published daily rates we copied from each airport's own parking page (checked Oct 26, 2026), IND is lower at $9/day (Economy Parking (Long Term Lot)) versus ORD at $16/day. Rates change; confirm on the official pages.
Do IND and ORD list the same rental car brands?
IND lists 11 brands and ORD lists 11 on their official rental pages (checked Oct 26, 2026). See each airport's car rental page for the names.
How many hotels are near IND vs ORD?
OpenStreetMap lists 25 verified hotels near IND and 25 near ORD within each page's search radius (checked Oct 26, 2026). Distances are straight-line.