Uber and Lyft at IND

What a ride costs from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to the places people go most in Indianapolis, around midday on a weekday.

Where to meet your ride at IND

Uber and Lyft pickup: Go to Level 2, cross the skybridge into the Terminal Garage and go down to the Ground Transportation Center on its first floor. Uber loads at Zone A and Lyft at Zone B.
Dropoff: Departures level curb at the main terminal.
Taxis: Taxi station at the curb on the lower level just outside Baggage Claim; press the green call button if no cab is waiting. Minimum fare from the airport is $20 on the airport's taxi page ($15 on its summary page).
Self-driving rides: None as of October 2026
Train or bus: IndyGo Route 8 runs between the airport and downtown (not express); IndyGo caps fares at $6 a day.

Rides do not load at the Arrivals curb; drivers can be cited for picking up there.
Wait in the marked area until your car arrives, then cross to the zone.
Short hops still cost at least $20 by taxi.

Last checked October 11, 2026. Pickup areas move during construction, so follow the signs and the app on the day. Sources: ind.com, ind.com, ind.com, ind.com. .

Prices from IND by destination

To	Distance	Time	UberX	Lyft	UberXL	Taxi
Downtown Indianapolis	14.0 mi	24 min	$25–35	$24–28	$35–49	$30–35
Lucas Oil Stadium	12.9 mi	19 min	$23–32	$22–26	$32–45	$28–33
Indianapolis Motor Speedway	13.4 mi	22 min	$25–34	$23–27	$34–47	$29–34
Broad Ripple	22.9 mi	40 min	$37–52	$34–42	$52–73	$47–56
Mass Ave	14.6 mi	28 min	$27–37	$25–30	$37–52	$31–37
Butler University	20.5 mi	35 min	$34–47	$31–38	$47–66	$43–50
Gainbridge Fieldhouse	13.8 mi	23 min	$25–34	$23–28	$34–48	$29–35
Fountain Square	14.2 mi	23 min	$25–35	$24–28	$35–49	$30–36
Carmel	34.3 mi	48 min	$49–70	$45–56	$69–98	$68–81
Indiana Convention Center	13.3 mi	21 min	$24–33	$22–27	$33–46	$29–34

Estimates for a weekday around midday, with the airport fee and any tolls we can price included. Tips are not. Taxi figures use the regulated meter or flat fare. .

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Airport fees at IND

We have not yet confirmed the rideshare fee at IND, so our estimates use $4.00, which is typical for large US airports. .

Self-driving rides at IND

We do not know of a self-driving service that serves IND today. See where self-driving rides are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from IND?

It depends on where you are going. For example, we estimate UberX from IND to Downtown Indianapolis at $25–35 around midday on a weekday. The table on this page lists 10 popular destinations.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper at IND?

They are usually within a few dollars of each other, and either can be cheaper at a given moment. From IND to Downtown Indianapolis we estimate UberX at $25–35 and Lyft at $24–28.

Is there an airport fee for Uber and Lyft at IND?

Most large airports charge rideshare trips a fee of a few dollars. We have not confirmed the exact amount at IND, so our estimates use a typical $4.00.

Can I take a self-driving car to or from IND?

We do not know of a self-driving service that picks up or drops off at IND today.