Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

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Independence Contract Drilling, Inc.

Houston, Texas

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We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-264286, 333-25834, 333-227754, 333-227185, 333-206715) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-265491, 333-237262, 333-213672, and 333-198122) of Independence Contract Drilling, Inc. of our report dated March 6, 2023, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.

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/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Houston, Texas

March 6, 2023