Indianapolis to Naperville flights
Naperville lies 280 km (174 mi) north-west of Indianapolis, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
Open Naperville in Google Maps
| Indianapolis | Naperville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 887,642 | 147,100 |
| Elevation | 248 m (814 ft) | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | IND, 13 km out | ORD, 29 km out |
| Postal codes | 46201–46298 | 60540–60567 |
Clocks in Naperville are 1 h behind Indianapolis right now, so a 1 h 7 min journey lands only 7 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Indianapolis
Indianapolis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,200-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Purdue University Airport (LAF, 98 km).
Arriving in Naperville
Naperville is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 13,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 33 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 64 km), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 33 km (21 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 64 km (40 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 ft |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (regional) | RFD | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,002 ft | 742 ft |
Book a flight to Naperville
Our airline partner is activating live fares for this site; the search below opens the moment that is done. Hotels can be booked now.
Flights are sold here by AirOrSeaTravel through our booking partner, Nuitée, which takes the payment; the ticket is issued by the airline. How this works.
Staying in Naperville
Live rooms and prices for Naperville are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Naperville
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Naperville from Indianapolis?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Indianapolis.
How long does it take to get from Indianapolis to Naperville by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Indianapolis and Naperville?
Naperville is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Indiana/Indianapolis).
Which airports are used for Indianapolis to Naperville flights?
Typically Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD); Naperville also has MDW, GYY, RFD.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.