Flying from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the two main airports in Chicago.
Take off on a direct Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 14 hours 25 minutes.
New Delhi is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Indira Gandhi International Airport is located in New Delhi, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. Travel from ORD to DEL on Air India's 12pm flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to DEL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) take off from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport with Air India. This top carrier operates services from ORD.
Air India is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from ORD to DEL.
Air India is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 67.92% of its services landing on time.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Chicago to DEL departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport with a stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). A main stopover between Chicago Midway International Airport and DEL, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to DEL flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Pick up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and explore New Delhi and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central New Delhi. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Right now, ج.م. 15,169 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 29,454. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to DEL.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). July is the busiest month to visit New Delhi. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
Before locking in your Chicago to DEL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about New Delhi
After booking your flight from Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring New Delhi:
India Gate and India Gate View are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your New Delhi must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Park India Gate.
Explore more of India
New Delhi is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 225 kilometres south-west of New Delhi, a visit to Jaipur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like City Palace, Amber Fort and Jaipur.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in India, head for Ludhiana, about 290 kilometres north-west of New Delhi. Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir are key highlights.
