Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or are just quickly passing through, our Indianapolis Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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Security seemed to tip-toe past me and the cleaning staff detoured around my cozy sleeping alcove apparently out of respect for myself. – Cam
IND Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Indianapolis International Airport.
What to Expect
Indianapolis Airport (code: IND) comprises two modern concourses connected by a central ticketing/check-in area. After clearing security, passengers can move between the two concourses without re-screening via an airside walkway. The airport hosts about two dozen eateries and an equal number of shops. The airport offers free WiFi and some power outlets for re-charging mobile devices. For additional comfort, economy-class passengers can pay to use one of the first-class airport lounges.
Sleeping in Indianapolis Airport
Airport staff and security are described as accommodating to overnight sleepers, though passengers are restricted to the landslide once security checkpoints close for the night. Comfortable couches are located throughout the terminal, and the terminal lounge and baggage claim are recommended partly due to the comfy seating. The terminal can get cold and noisy, so earplugs/noise-cancelling headphones and warm clothes/travel blankets are recommended. There is no onsite hotel, but some hotels are within a quick shuttle ride. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours. The security checkpoints open at 3:30 AM (checkpoint A) and 3:45 AM (checkpoint B).
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
In the event of major flight cancellations due to extreme weather, cots may be set up. Availability may have been affected by COVID-19. Ask an airport employee for more details.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, some hotels near Indianapolis Airport provide free airport shuttles.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport » Check Rates
- Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Indianapolis Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Not available
Airline Lounges (members only)
- Delta Sky Club – Location: Airside, Concourse A, immediately after Security and before Starbucks. Lounge Access: Elite Status • Lounge membership programs.
Military Lounge
USO Lounge – The USO offers a free lounge to active US military members and their families. Location: lower level near Bag Claim 3 in Room 10T.109.
Related Pages: Indianapolis Airport Lounges
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Most food concessions throughout the terminal operate with varying schedules. Only vending machines are open 24 hours: Farmer’s Fridge vending machines (Concourse A, near Gate A06 • Concourse B, near Gate B06) • Illy’s coffee vending machines (Concourse A • Concourse B).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
A reader tells us six free mobile phone charging stations are available landside. You can find them in the restaurant, across from guest services/by 500 Grill. (July 2019)
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Indianapolis Airport. Connect to the “IND PUBLIC WIFI” network.
More Airport Information
Baby Care Facilities – Nursing Mother’s Room. Three locations: Room 09T.303A, landside, near Ticket Island #8 (north side of Ticketing Hall) • Room 04A.303, airside, Concourse A, near the International Arrivals Area, just past the Starbucks • Room 04B.303, airside, Concourse B, opposite Gate B5 (near the Camden Food Co.).
Barbershop – Hair Departure Barber Shop. Location: Civic Plaza, just past the Ticketing Hall.
CPR Training – Use your spare time to learn how to save a life! “Hands-Only CPR Training” kiosks offer an informative video, practice session, and 30-second CPR test on a rubber mannequin. Location: Concourse A, Airside, near Gate A18 • Concourse B, Airside, Gate B15 Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is available as well as a good variety of shops, including convenience stores selling newspapers, snacks and drinks. Hours: vary by location, with some open as early as 4:30 AM.
Information
- Digital Information Kiosks – At one point, easy-to-use touchscreen displays could get you directly in touch with local hotels, restaurants, attractions and other businesses. These used to be located in the Baggage Claim, near the main escalators. We could not confirm this at the time of our November 2023 Update. If you know whether they are still there, click here to update this airport guide.
- Information Desk – The Guest Services desk offers information about airport services and local tourism, maps and brochures, paging, lost and found, business services, notary and more. Location: Civic Plaza, beyond Ticketing Hall. Look for the airport ambassadors throughout the airport.
Meditation Room – The Haflich Meditation Room offers a peaceful interfaith environment for prayer and meditation. Location: Ticketing Hall (south end), landside. Hours: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Sun – Fri) • 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Sat).
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside.
- Currency Exchange – A Travelex store located in the Baggage Claim used to offer foreign exchange services. We could not confirm this at the time of our October 2023 Update. If you know whether it’s still there, click here to update this airport guide.
Pet Relief -Pet relief areas for service animals are in these locations: Airside, Concourse A, Room 04A.303 • Airside, Concourse B, Room 03B.302.
Postal Services – At one point, a mailbox used to be located Landside, in the Baggage Claim Area and Check-in. We could not confirm this at the time of our October 2023 Update. If you know whether it’s still there, click here to update this airport guide.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Spa – EnRoute Spa offers full body massages, manicures, pedicures, and more. An airside location is available: Concourse B, near Gate B06. Hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Walking Path – When your idea of airport exercise doesn’t include tight connections and frantic running to the next gate, enjoy your time at the airport with a stroll or power walk along one of the designated walking paths. IND Airport has partnered with the American Heart Association to create designated walking paths around the airport. One ¼ mile path is available landside in the Ticketing Hall, and each concourse has a ½ mile path.
Bus
IndyGo Route 8 serves IND airport via a regular bus service to and from downtown via Washington Street. Bus fare is $1.75. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the IndyGo website.
Car Rentals
Car rental desks are available in the Ground Transportation Center, located on the 1st floor of the parking garage. On-site car rental agencies include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Comfort Suites • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianapolis Airport South • Courtyard by Marriott • Crowne Plaza • Delta Hotels by Marriott • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriot • Hampton Inn & Suites • Hilton Garden Inn • Holiday Inn Indianapolis – Airport Area N • Holiday Inn • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Indianapolis W – Airport Area • La Quinta Inn by Wyndham • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham • Residence Inn by Marriott • Wingate by Wyndham • Wyndham Indianapolis West.
Shuttles depart from the Ground Transportation area, Zone 2. Use the courtesy phone to contact the hotel for pick-up.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Ride App
Lyft and Uber pick up from the Ground Transportation Centre. A ride to the city centre costs approximately $20.
Shuttles
The following companies provide shuttle service to/from the airport: Go Express (express service to downtown Indianapolis), Lafayette Limo (Lafayette Limo Office, Quality Inn, Purdue West, State Street Bus Stop, Holiday Inn City Centre, Courtyard Marriott Lafayette), and Bloomington Shuttle Service Inc. (Bloomington and Indiana University).
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at the lower level curb outside of Baggage Claim. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. The minimum fare is $15 for all fares leaving the airport. Fares must not exceed what is shown on the meter, so if travelling outside of Indianapolis, negotiate the fare with the driver before starting your journey.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.