| Cover | Oct. 28, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 28, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36198 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001571949 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2286804 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5660 New Northside Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Third Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30328 |
| City Area Code | 770 |
| Local Phone Number | 857-4700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | ICE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
