Clearing Organizations Clearing Organizations (ICE Clearing Houses Schedules) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Clearing Organizations [Line Items]
Original margin	$ 41,674	$ 36,984
Guaranty Fund	5,784	5,232
Total	47,458	42,216
ICE Clear U.S.
Clearing Organizations [Line Items]
Original margin	4,285	1,642
Guaranty Fund	290	242
Total	4,575	1,884
ICE Clear Europe
Clearing Organizations [Line Items]
Original margin	23,291	22,007
Guaranty Fund	3,048	2,542
Total	26,339	24,549
ICE Clear Canada
Clearing Organizations [Line Items]
Original margin	39	61
Guaranty Fund	11	11
Total	50	72
ICE Clear Credit
Clearing Organizations [Line Items]
Original margin	14,056	13,274
Guaranty Fund	2,408	2,434
Total	16,464	15,708
TCC
Clearing Organizations [Line Items]
Original margin	3	0
Guaranty Fund	27	3
Total	$ 30	$ 3