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 15 different airlines that fly to India on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

4 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to India as of November 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Air India, Etihad Airways, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to India

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 November 2025, there are 15 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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14:30 - 16:50ORD-DEL

15h 50mdirect

02:15 - 11:10DEL-ORD

19h 25m1 stop

₹ 64,809Air India

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Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

13:30 - 16:50ORD-DEL

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02:15 - 11:30DEL-ORD

20h 45m1 stop

₹ 64,898Air India

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13:10 - 14:10ORD-DEL

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04:25 - 07:35DEL-ORD

38h 40m1 stop

₹ 64,987Etihad Airways

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Sun, 11 Jan - Tue, 24 Feb

21:05 - 00:15ORD-DEL

39h 40m2 stops

01:45 - 16:20DEL-ORD

26h 05m1 stop

₹ 65,075SWISS

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13:10 - 19:40ORD-BOM

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23:15 - 07:35BOM-ORD

19h 50m1 stop

₹ 67,558Etihad Airways

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Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 22 Feb

18:00 - 08:20ORD-HYD

26h 50m2 stops

03:40 - 13:10HYD-ORD

21h 00m1 stop

₹ 67,558Lufthansa

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18:50 - 22:40ORD-BOM

40h 20m1 stop

01:15 - 16:20BOM-ORD

26h 35m1 stop

₹ 67,913SWISS

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18:00 - 08:20ORD-HYD

26h 50m2 stops

03:40 - 15:20HYD-ORD

23h 10m1 stop

₹ 68,001Lufthansa

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19:45 - 07:40ORD-CCU

24h 25m1 stop

20:25 - 15:45CCU-ORD

29h 50m1 stop

₹ 85,024Emirates

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19:45 - 07:40ORD-CCU

24h 25m1 stop

20:25 - 15:45CCU-ORD

29h 50m1 stop

₹ 85,644Emirates

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Air India flights from Chicago to India

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Air India

13 Feb

ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 50m

DEL16:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5 Mar

DEL02:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

20h 45m

1 stop

ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 64,898

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13 Feb

ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 50m

DEL16:50New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

5 Mar

DEL02:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

20h 45m

ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 64,987

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Air India

4 Apr

ORD13:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 00m

1 stop

DEL13:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

17 Apr

DEL02:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 65,253

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SWISS flights from Chicago to India

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SWISS

4 Feb

ORD21:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 40m

2 stops

DEL00:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

23 Feb

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

ORD12:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 65,075

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SWISS

2 Feb

ORD18:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 10m

2 stops

DEL00:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

22 Feb

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21h 55m

2 stops

ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 66,228

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SWISS

23 Jan

ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 55m

1 stop

DEL00:15New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

21 Feb

DEL01:45New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

45h 55m

2 stops

ORD12:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 67,026

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ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

14:30-16:50

Nonstop15h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 30/3

02:15-11:10

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 64,809

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/2

13:30-16:50

Nonstop15h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 5/3

02:15-11:30

1 stop20h 45m

₹ 64,898

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

13:10-14:10

1 stop37h 30m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 24/2

04:25-07:35

1 stop38h 40m

₹ 64,987

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

21:05-00:15

2 stops39h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 24/2

01:45-16:20

1 stop26h 05m

₹ 65,075

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

13:10-19:40

1 stop19h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 22/2

23:15-07:35

1 stop19h 50m

₹ 67,558

ChicagoHyderabad

ORD - HYD

ORDHYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

18:00-08:20

2 stops26h 50m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Sat 14/2

03:40-13:10

1 stop21h 00m

₹ 67,558

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/1

18:50-22:40

1 stop40h 20m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 8/2

01:15-16:20

1 stop26h 35m

₹ 67,912

ChicagoHyderabad

ORD - HYD

ORDHYD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

18:00-08:20

2 stops26h 50m

Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl

Mon 23/2

03:40-15:20

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 68,001

ChicagoKolkata

ORD - CCU

ORDCCU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

19:45-07:40

1 stop24h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 25/3

20:25-15:45

1 stop29h 50m

₹ 85,024

ChicagoKolkata

ORD - CCU

ORDCCU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

19:45-07:40

1 stop24h 25m

Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra

Wed 25/3

20:25-15:45

1 stop29h 50m

₹ 85,644

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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 ₹ 62,593. 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 ₹ 68,533.

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 ₹ 84,064. Flights from Chicago to India on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 100,135. 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 ₹ 81,457. Flying to India at midday is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 106,317.

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 ₹ 83,029 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 ₹ 72,079 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to India.

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Best price found	₹ 59,395
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in India	1 airport

The best one-way flight to India from Chicago in the past 72 hours is ₹ 59,395. The best return flight deal from Chicago to India found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 77,850.

The fastest flight from Chicago to India takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from Chicago to India every day.

There is 1 airport near India: 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 November 2025, there are 15 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 91.23% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777-200LR with 6.81%, Airbus A350-900 with 0.46%, and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 0.35%.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to India

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 39,825	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,574 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 45,641	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,045 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Finnair	PriceFrom ₹ 53,634	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,334 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom ₹ 59,736	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,060 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 60,635	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,303 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom ₹ 62,692	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,411 reviews	Search KLM flights
SWISS	PriceFrom ₹ 63,335	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,787 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 64,364	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,941 reviews	Search Air India flights
Delta	PriceFrom ₹ 67,068	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,010 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 69,425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,017 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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