| Cover | Jan. 19, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 19, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36590 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 37-1653648 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 20475 State Highway 249 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77070 |
| City Area Code | (281) |
| Local Phone Number | 598-1230 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | ICD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001537028 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
