Whether you have a layover, an overnight sleep-over or you’re just quickly passing through, our Indianapolis Airport Guide from Travel Code is the place to start planning your visit. Here you’ll find details on services and facilities available inside the airport – lounges, Wi-Fi, mobile charging, lockers, 24-hour food, nearby airport hotels, and everything in between.
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
What to Expect
Indianapolis Airport (code: IND) consists of two modern concourses connected by a central ticketing area. After clearing security, passengers can move between concourses without re-screening. You will find about two dozen eateries, an equal number of shops, free Wi-Fi, and clusters of power outlets. Economy travellers can upgrade comfort by paying to access first-class lounges.
Sleeping in Indianapolis Airport
Staff and security are generally accommodating to overnight sleepers, although you are restricted to landside once checkpoints close. Comfortable couches dot the terminal; popular spots include the public lounge and baggage claim thanks to padded seating. Temperatures can drop and PA announcements echo, so pack earplugs and an extra layer. There is no on-site hotel, but multiple properties sit within shuttle distance – see Airport Hotels below.
Airport Hours
The terminal operates 24/7. Security checkpoints open at 3:30 AM (Checkpoint A) and 3:45 AM (Checkpoint B).
Rest & Relaxation Zones
No dedicated rest zones exist. If you spot a new quiet area, let us know.
Cots
During mass flight cancellations, the airport may provide cots. Availability can vary; ask ground staff for current details.
Airport Hotels
If floor-sleeping sounds nightmarish, these nearby hotels run free shuttles 24/7:
- Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport – Check rates
- Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport – Check rates
- Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport – Check rates
For more options, browse TripAdvisor or search Travel Code’s airport hotels database.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Currently unavailable.
Airline Lounges (members only)
- Delta Sky Club – Concourse A, after security, before Starbucks.
Military Lounge
- USO Lounge – Free for active US military and families. Landside, Lower level near Bag Claim 3.
Drinking Water
Filtered bottle-filling stations are available throughout the terminal (confirmed Feb 2026).
Food & Drinks
Most concessions keep variable schedules; only vending machines run 24 hours (Farmer’s Fridge and Illy Coffee at Gates A06 and B06).
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Not available at present.
Mobile Charging
Six complimentary charging stations are located landside across from Guest Services and near 500 Grill.
Showers
Showers are not offered at IND.
Wi-Fi / Internet
Free Wi-Fi: connect to “IND PUBLIC WIFI”.
Security & Safety
- Safety First – locate security offices and CCTV cameras near your sleeping spot.
- Stay Visible – single travelers should rest near other passengers or security.
- Hide Valuables – keep gadgets out of sight; consider cable-locking your bag.
- Stay Alert – if you feel uneasy, grab a coffee and push sleep to your flight.
More Airport Information
Baby Care Facilities
Three Nursing Mother’s Rooms: landside Ticket Island #8, airside Concourse A (near intl arrivals), airside Concourse B (opposite Gate B5).
Barbershop
Hair Departure Barber Shop, Civic Plaza.
CPR Training Kiosks
Locate near Gate A18 and Gate B15, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Shopping & Duty-Free
Duty-free plus convenience stores open as early as 4:30 AM.
Information Desks & Digital Kiosks
Guest Services desk in Civic Plaza offers maps, notary services and more.
Meditation Room
Haflich Meditation Room, Ticketing Hall (south end), 5:00 AM–11:00 PM (Sun–Fri), closes 9:00 PM Sat.
Money Matters
- ATMs on both sides of security.
- Currency exchange previously available in baggage claim; status unconfirmed.
Pet Relief Areas
Concourse A Room 04A.303 and Concourse B Room 03B.302.
Spa
EnRoute Spa – Concourse B near Gate B06, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Walking Paths
¼-mile loop landside Ticketing Hall; ½-mile loops in each concourse, in partnership with the American Heart Association.
Airlines Serving IND
Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, United, Vacation Express.
Ground Transportation
Bus
IndyGo Route 8 to downtown, $1.75.
Car Rentals
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt, Thrifty – desks on level 1 of the garage.
Hotel Shuttles
Many local hotels (Comfort Suites, Country Inn & Suites, Courtyard, Crowne Plaza, Delta Hotels, Fairfield, Hampton, Hilton Garden, Holiday Inn brands, La Quinta, Microtel, Residence Inn, Wingate, Wyndham) run shuttles from Zone 2. Use the courtesy phone for pick-up.
Ride Apps
Uber and Lyft collect from the Ground Transportation Centre; downtown fare ≈ $20.
Regional Shuttles
Go Express, Lafayette Limo, Bloomington Shuttle Service offer scheduled coaches to surrounding cities and universities.
Taxis
Metered cabs outside baggage claim; $15 minimum fare.
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