Travelling from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Chicago. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) departing from here.
Jump on a direct Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 14 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in New Delhi is UTC+5:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi.
The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). You can pick from 5 direct services each week. Air India operates a 12pm departure between ORD and DEL.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to DEL, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? High seasons (like Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) can be booked from here.
When leaving from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport with Air India.
Air India is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to DEL.
Air India is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 67.92% of its services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to DEL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
75% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Work a stopover into your journey at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It's a key transfer point for flights from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) leaving Chicago Midway International Airport.
MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Chicago to DEL flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights touch down within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 76%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
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Getting from Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, central New Delhi is around 16 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Right now, $432 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $887. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Chicago to DEL, book your plane ticket four months before your departure date.
September is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). January is the peak month for travel to New Delhi. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your Chicago to DEL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about New Delhi
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New Delhi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. India Gate, India Gate View and Park India Gate are highlights which should be on every New Delhi itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen New Delhi, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey about 290 kilometres northwest to Ludhiana to check off its leading attractions. From Iskcon Ludhiana to Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major destination in India, head for Chandigarh, about 241 kilometres north of New Delhi. Nek Chand’s Rock Garden of Chandigarh, Capitol Complex and Rock Garden are the start of reasons to visit.
