Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Indianapolis International Airport
Rideshare pickup at IND is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at IND
UUber Pickup Zone
Ground Transportation Center (GTC), Zone A — first floor of the Terminal Garage
LLyft Pickup Zone
Same Ground Transportation Center, Zone A
In the app
Search 'Indianapolis International Airport (IND)'; app routes to Zone A at the Ground Transportation Center
How to find the rideshare zone
After baggage claim, walk across the street using the crosswalk to the Terminal Garage, enter the first floor, and find the Ground Transportation Center — Zone A is signed for rideshare.
Cell Phone Lot
Free Cell Phone Lot at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive — 30-minute limit; close to the Terminal Garage; follow cell phone lot signs from the airport roadway. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at IND
When surge peaks: Surge peaks during the Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar GP (May), Brickyard 400 (July), and Colts home games; Indianapolis's packed event calendar makes autumn weekends consistently high-demand.
Wait tip
The GTC is across a roadway from baggage claim doors — budget an extra 2–3 minutes for the walk; pickups outside GTC Zone A may result in a citation for the driver.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at IND including rental cars and public transit, see the IND Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for IND
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →