What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to India?

KLM, Delta, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to India

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How many flights depart from Chicago to India on average per week?

4 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to India as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to India flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to India flights?

According to our data, Air India have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 45% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Which airlines fly to India?

Etihad Airways, Air India and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to India from Chicago according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to India. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from Chicago to India delayed?

Historically, on average around 45% of flights between Chicago and India have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 262 minutes.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to India?

Prices for flights from Chicago to India refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to India?

As of January 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to India.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to India?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to India.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to India can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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13:30 - 16:50

ORD

DEL

15h 50mdirect

02:15 - 11:10

DEL

ORD

19h 25m1 stop

₹ 62,671Air India

Mon, 26 Jan - Sun, 19 Apr

19:50 - 04:50

ORD

DEL

22h 30m1 stop

06:30 - 09:40

DEL

ORD

37h 40m1 stop

₹ 62,851Turkish Airlines

Thu, 2 Apr - Sat, 18 Apr

16:50 - 01:55

ORD

DEL

22h 35m1 stop

03:55 - 14:30

DEL

ORD

21h 05m1 stop

₹ 63,211KLM

Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 26 May

13:10 - 07:30

ORD

DEL

30h 50m1 stop

08:55 - 07:35

DEL

ORD

34h 10m1 stop

₹ 63,301Etihad Airways

Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb

13:10 - 19:20

ORD

DEL

18h 40m1 stop

20:55 - 08:35

DEL

ORD

22h 10m1 stop

₹ 63,481Etihad Airways

Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar

13:55 - 00:25

ORD

BOM

23h 00m2 stops

02:25 - 14:20

BOM

ORD

23h 25m1 stop

₹ 67,894KLM

Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb

14:35 - 00:35

ORD

MAA

22h 30m1 stop

02:00 - 12:55

MAA

ORD

22h 25m1 stop

₹ 68,074Cathay Pacific

Mon, 19 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

14:35 - 00:35

ORD

MAA

22h 30m1 stop

02:00 - 12:55

MAA

ORD

22h 25m1 stop

₹ 68,344Cathay Pacific

Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

20:35 - 03:05

ORD

AMD

20h 00m1 stop

04:40 - 15:45

AMD

ORD

21h 35m1 stop

₹ 75,637Emirates

Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr

20:45 - 08:05

ORD

COK

24h 50m1 stop

04:30 - 15:45

COK

ORD

21h 45m1 stop

₹ 78,069Emirates

Mon, 9 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to India

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Etihad Airways

18 Feb

ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

DEL19:20New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

25 Feb

DEL16:20New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 63,211

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Etihad Airways

22 Jan

ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

DEL07:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

4 Feb

DEL08:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

34h 10m

1 stop

ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 63,301

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Etihad Airways

20 Jan

ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

DEL14:10New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

29 Jan

DEL20:55New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 63,391

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Turkish Airlines

30 Mar

ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

DEL04:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19 Apr

DEL06:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 62,851

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Turkish Airlines

2 Feb

ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

DEL04:40New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

1 Apr

DEL06:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 62,941

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25 Mar

ORD21:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

DEL05:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21 Apr

DEL06:30New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 63,121

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ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

13:30-16:50

Nonstop15h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 19/4

02:15-11:10

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 62,671

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

19:50-04:50

1 stop22h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 18/4

06:30-09:40

1 stop37h 40m

₹ 62,851

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

16:50-01:55

1 stop22h 35m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 26/5

03:55-14:30

1 stop21h 05m

₹ 63,211

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

13:10-07:30

1 stop30h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/2

08:55-07:35

1 stop34h 10m

₹ 63,301

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

13:10-19:20

1 stop18h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 17/3

20:55-08:35

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 63,481

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/1

13:55-00:25

2 stops23h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 5/2

02:25-14:20

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 67,894

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 68,074

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sun 15/2

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 68,344

ChicagoAhmedabad

ORD - AMD

ORDAMD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/3

20:35-03:05

1 stop20h 00m

Ahmedabad

Tue 7/4

04:40-15:45

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 75,637

ChicagoKochi

ORD - COK

ORDCOK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

20:45-08:05

1 stop24h 50m

Kochi

Fri 13/3

04:30-15:45

1 stop21h 45m

₹ 78,069

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What is the cheapest month to fly to India?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to India from Chicago, with most prices found around ₹ 63,571. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to India from Chicago during October instead. Flights to India in October, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around ₹ 69,604.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to India?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to India is on a Tuesday. Travellers who choose to depart for India on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 85,378. Flights from Chicago to India on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 99,004. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to India?

At midday is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to India when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 90,407. Flying to India at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 92,669.

What is the cheapest Chicago to India flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl for the best Chicago - India flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to India?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to India from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to India for around ₹ 83,276 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to India from Chicago for as low as ₹ 73,836 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to India flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to India flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to India flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to India flight.

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Best price found	₹ 43,127
Fastest flight time	15h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat
Airports in India	185 airports

The best one-way flight to India from Chicago in the past 72 hours is ₹ 43,127. The best return flight deal from Chicago to India found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 81,508.

The fastest flight from Chicago to India takes 15h 50m

Direct flights go from Chicago to India on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is Air India..

There are 185 airports in India. From Chicago there are direct flights to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to India?
Prices for flights from Chicago to India refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to India?
As of January 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to India.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to India?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to India.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to India?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to India can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at India. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to India?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and India, the leading plane model is Boeing 777-300ER, making up 96.73% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777-200LR with 2.09%, Boeing 777 with 0.18%, and Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner with 0.18%.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to India

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 46,354	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,148 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 54,865	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,122 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 58,159	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,973 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 62,696	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,355 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom ₹ 63,672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,434 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom ₹ 64,325	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,837 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 65,801	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,681 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Delta	PriceFrom ₹ 68,117	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,017 reviews	Search Delta flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom ₹ 72,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 516 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 73,645	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,138 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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What cabin class options are available on Chicago to India flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to India flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to India flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to India flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to India?

KLM, Delta, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to India

Which airlines fly to India?

How often are flights from Chicago to India delayed?

Historically, on average around 45% of flights between Chicago and India have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 262 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to India flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to India flights?

According to our data, Air India have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 45% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Chicago to India on average per week?

4 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to India as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to India right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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