Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Chicago: what you need to know
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is ten hours 30 minutes behind Kolkata.
To avoid rushing for your CCU to Chicago flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from CCU to Chicago. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near CCU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are worth a look:
75.9% of flights that depart Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Chicago
ج.م. 24,414 is currently the best price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago flight. Return flight tickets start from ج.م. 45,534. These fares can change depending on demand.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 35 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CCU to Chicago.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your CCU to Chicago flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be off and running.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago has arrived. Central Chicago is around 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to reach by cab or ride-share.
The journey takes roughly 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, head for a hotel near RFD. Settle in at one of these options after your CCU to Chicago flight:
Begin your travels without stressing over how to reach your next stop with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted names here like Budget, Alamo and National.
If you'd like a specific kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting what you want. Book your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Travel to Chicago in peak season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago flight ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to Chicago in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Chicago, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Chicago will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without experiencing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
