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ORD

For a quick commute to downtown Chicago, take the CTA Blue Line from ORD. It runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays.

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DEL

Use the Delhi Metro Orange Line for a fast 15-minute trip from DEL to New Delhi Station. Trains run every 10 minutes.

Read more about DELby Robert Schrader
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to New Delhi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to New Delhi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Find cheap flights to New Delhi

Planning a trip from Chicago to New Delhi? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Chicago to New Delhi?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to New Delhi chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the top choice – 31% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Chicago to New Delhi picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago to New Delhi?

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from Chicago to New Delhi clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $822.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Chicago to New Delhi?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to New Delhi via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Zurich (ZRH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 18h 08m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Chicago to New Delhi?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to New Delhi, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Newark (EWR) often has the shortest layovers from Chicago to New Delhi, with an average of 1h 45m.

 AI-powered savings tips

KAYAK's tips to save more on a Chicago to New Delhi flight

When planning a trip from Chicago to New Delhi, there are several ways to potentially save money. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, while September is the cheapest month.

Advance Booking: Book your flight at least 180 days in advance for the best rates.

Cheapest Airline: Consider flying with Etihad Airways, as it generally offers the cheapest fares.

Layovers: Flights with one stop are typically cheaper than direct flights.

Airport Selection: If possible, choose to fly out of Chicago O'Hare Intl as it offers the cheapest route to New Delhi.

This feature is powered by ChatGPT: an OpenAI-developed artificial intelligence model trained with KAYAK proprietary data and third-party data not verified by KAYAK. 

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$306
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 59% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to New Delhi

When to book flights from Chicago to New Delhi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to New Delhi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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  • Are there facilities for children?

    When you are traveling with children, consider using O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The airport has a functioning family lounge which gives children space to play. Additionally, the airport provides mother's rooms for the nursing mothers. The rooms provide both comfort and privacy for breastfeeding mothers.

  • What is the quickest way to get from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to the city center?

    The quickest way is by the use of the metro services available at the airport. The metro services will cost you between 40-60 INR ($0.5–1) for the journey from DEL airport to the city center. Alternatively, you can use taxis which are slightly more expensive than the metro but take a shorter duration to the city center.

  • Does Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) provide parking spaces?

    Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) has sufficient parking space. Through the online parking systems, the airport reserves parking space for travelers upon payment. The cost of parking is usually around $15–$22 per day. The airport also provides additional services such as car care services and heated indoor parking, which is ideal in winter conditions.

  • Is it possible to fly from Midway International Airport (MDW) directly to New Delhi?

    Several airlines offer nonstop flights from the Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in India. However, others have one or two stopping points on the way to DEL airport. Airlines that provide their services along this route include Delta, United Airlines and KLM.

  • Are there lounges at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    Several airlines operate lounges at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). If you’re traveling economy class, you can pay for a day’s pass to access these lounges. You’ll find ITC Hotels Green Lounge in Terminal 3.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) upon their arrival?

    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) provides trained airline staff who offer assistance to disabled passengers and persons with limited mobility. If you need special assistance at DHL to help you move through the airport, make an early request when booking your flight. Arrange with your airline if you need a wheelchair—at least 48h before your trip begins.

  • Are there currency exchange bureaus at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)?

    If you’ve just arrived and need to change your dollars to rupees, you’ll find currency exchange counters in Terminal 3 at pre-customs and post-customs area in the arrival hall.

  • How do I get from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to The Red Fort?

    The Red Fort is situated approximately 12 miles from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). You can get there via several ways, but the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus provides the easiest and cheapest means, covering the distance in around 15min. The bus leaves every 14min.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to New Delhi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $369 or less one-way and $742 or less round-trip.
  • When you choose to fly from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in the United States to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in India, there are several options that you can weigh depending on your schedule. In this case, you can choose a nonstop flight or stop at some point, depending on your schedule. Several airlines such as Air India, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines provide these options when you seek their services.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) benefits from many hotel facilities, whether you are waiting for a flight or after a flight. Within the airport premises, you can use the services of Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport. Apart from this, you can also use the services of Sheraton Suites Chicago O’Hare, which offers free shuttle services to and from the ORD airport.
  • Airport shuttle services are available to the airport from any pick-up point within the city. Expect to pay around $45 for the shuttle services, with the cost increasing depending on the nature of the airport shuttle.
  • If you want a smooth departure from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), consider using the CLEAR program provided by the airport. Upon completion of enrollment into the program, you will be eligible for prior security clearance and airport assistance. This will enable you to present your boarding pass and only undergo the most critical security checks. Through the program, you save time on the security and clearance queues.
  • When waiting for your flight, you can enjoy the airport lounge facilities at the ORD airport. ORD airport has several lounges that you can choose from. The airport houses the Admiral Club, the Delta Sky Club, and the United Club. These lounges are open to all passengers, with their charges ranging from approx. $40-$60. If you are using the Midway International (MDW) airport, you may opt for the USO Lounge at the facility.
  • Those who’ll be flying Air India from Chicago to New Delhi should keep in mind that the airline’s hub is at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Passengers aboard this flight will arrive through Terminal 3 at Delhi Airport. Also, the airline’s Maharajah Lounge sits in the same terminal. Access is limited to passengers who buy a day pass at a reduced cost. The fast lane program facilitates priority clearance upon arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
  • Travelers leaving via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), keep in mind that the airport has a road system linking the terminal and the secure area. You can move between the two buildings via a pedestrian bridge. Passengers must first clear security in the terminal building prior to entry onto the concourse. The secure area has a central market with restaurants, shops and a large seating area.
  • Families traveling with kids through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) have access to mother’s rooms. Pumping and breastfeeding mothers can attend to the little ones in privacy. You’ll get these rooms in Terminal 2, Concourse F, and at the Rotunda in Terminal 3.
  • Air India departing from any of the airports in Chicago to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) allows passengers to bring their pets on board. Typically, the airline allows household pets such as cats, dogs and birds. However, each pet must bear a certified vaccination document and a valid health license and must be restrained in their travel boxes. Also, you must have a permit to clear their entry into India.
  • The distance from downtown Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 10.7 miles. Various public transportation routes link the two. However, the Orange Line train is the best option as it offers a regular service from the city center of Chicago to MDW, covering the journey in about 20–25min.

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New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl to Chicago

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to New Delhi

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7982 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

8.0 ExcellentJeanne, Aug 2025MSY - JFK
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Outdated business class on this aircraft, no flat bed, and even minimal recline. Couldn’t sleep at all. Laggy and outdated entertainment system. Food sub standard.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

Old fittings. Went business class. Staff not very considerate regards comfort.

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