| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 09, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001571949 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 09, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36198 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2286804 |
| 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | ICE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
