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Cheapest round-trip
$864
Typical prices: $867-$1,165
Finnair
Fri 11/30Thu 8/30
DEL - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$522
Typical prices: $520-$948
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/12
DEL - ORD • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between New Delhi and Chicago. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 11% average savings
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Most punctual • 63% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 14% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $933 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Delhi to Chicago (DEL-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Delhi to Chicago

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Aug 30
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7:50 am - 10:37 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 17m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa New York John F Kennedy Intl
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9:30 pm - 5:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
21h 20m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa
$864Finnair
Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Apr 6
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9:40 pm - 2:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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7:20 pm - 8:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$865Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Jan 12
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3:45 am - 2:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:50 pm - 8:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$865Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 23
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4:25 am - 7:55 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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1:10 pm - 3:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$868Etihad Airways
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 17
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4:25 am - 7:55 amDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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1:10 pm - 2:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
37h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$868Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 1 - Thu, Jun 10
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7:50 am - 8:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
48h 10m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:04 pm - 5:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
30h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Helsinki-Vantaa
$871Finnair
Fri, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 20
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3:45 am - 2:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:50 pm - 8:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$882Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 27
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3:45 am - 2:30 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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6:50 pm - 8:25 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
26h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$882Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 8
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8:00 am - 3:10 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Krakow J. Paul II Balice
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9:55 pm - 5:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
19h 45m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$899LOT
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 30
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8:00 am - 3:10 pmDEL  New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m2 stops Warsaw Frederic Chopin Krakow J. Paul II Balice
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9:50 pm - 5:10 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
19h 50m1 stop Warsaw Frederic Chopin
$918LOT
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Price, demand and travel trends for New Delhi to Chicago flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chicago start at $864. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $867 to $1,165. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $864 on Finnair.

What is the cheapest New Delhi to Chicago flight route?

New Delhi (DEL) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) is the cheapest New Delhi to Chicago route, averaging $994 round-trip. Other New Delhi to Chicago routes average $1,243, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Chicago?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Delhi to Chicago, it is 2% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chicago?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from New Delhi to Chicago at $853 round-trip.
  • August ($1,247) and March ($1,098) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 46% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from New Delhi to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from New Delhi to Chicago are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Delhi to Chicago

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD

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.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on DEL

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.

Key details for New Delhi to Chicago flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$522
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from New Delhi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from New Delhi to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Delhi to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your New Delhi to Chicago flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is it possible to catch a taxi from the city to Indira Gandhi International Airport?

    The airport has agreements with several taxi companies and it is advisable to use one of these to book your taxi to the airport. WTi Cabs, Meru Cabs and Mega Cabs are three of the services you can use to get to the airport, and you can conveniently book your cab via phone in advance.

  • Does O’Hare International Airport have free Wi-Fi?

    There is free Wi-Fi connection throughout O’Hare International Airport, which gives you unlimited access to the Internet. Select the ‘_Free_ORD _Wi-Fi’ network or the Boingo hotspot and open your browser to follow the connection instructions.

  • Are there any on-site hotels at O’Hare International Airport?

    Immediately opposite the T1, T2 and T3 buildings is the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. This hotel can be accessed from T5 (the international terminal) using the Airport Transit System and is within easy walking distance of the airport’s domestic terminals through an underground walkway.

  • How do I get from O’Hare International Airport into Chicago?

    The easiest and most reasonably priced option is to use the CTA Blue Line – a 24-hour service that can be caught from the station in T2. From T5, take a free shuttle bus to T2. The fare for the Blue Line can be paid in cash or by card and there are ticket vending machines at the station.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Flights from New Delhi to Chicago usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Chicago:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from New Delhi to Chicago?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $947 round-trip and layover options via Istanbul (IST) at $933.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Delhi to Chicago pass through?

    One-stop flights from New Delhi to Chicago most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) - 8% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the New Delhi to Chicago route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $977 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,059, a difference of $82. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from New Delhi to Chicago?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Chicago route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 4 minutes.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute New Delhi to Chicago flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 24% above the route average of $995. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from New Delhi to Chicago?

    A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Chicago takes 0h 00m, covering 7,469 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from New Delhi to Chicago looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Delhi to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $545, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air India’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on New Delhi to Chicago flights?

    Air India is the only airline operating New Delhi to Chicago flights. 63% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Delhi to Chicago?

    Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 35m, compared with 20h 23m via Newark (EWR) and 20h 33m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

  • What is the time difference between New Delhi and Chicago?

    Chicago is 10 hours behind New Delhi (Central Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available in Chicago?

    Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Ace

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

    • Alamo
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Budget
    • Avis
    • National

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New Delhi to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Chicago range from $867 to $1,165, with an average of $995 over the past 12 months. Anything below $867 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking New Delhi to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $977 - about $82 less than Saturday (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Delhi to Chicago trip for October. Fares historically average $853 round-trip in that month - typically $394 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Istanbul Airport (IST) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $933 round-trip on this route - about $14 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    - Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    - Skylark Motel
  • There are several main airlines that operate flights from New Delhi to Chicago, all of whose flights land at O’Hare International Airport. The only airline that operates direct flights from New Delhi to Chicago is the national carrier, Air India. Airlines such as Etihad, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Jet Airways and Delta Air Lines all fly into O’Hare International Airport from Delhi with one stopover. Your choice of airline could thus be driven by price or where you would prefer to have a layover.
  • For smokers who are waiting for flights to Chicago at Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be pleased to know that there are dedicated smoking lounges in the departures area after security. Follow the signs to find them, and please note that smoking is prohibited in all other areas of the airport.
  • Hungry travellers who are waiting for flights from New Delhi to Chicago can take advantage of the range of restaurants in the international departures area of Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can choose from regional and local cuisine at restaurants like Dilli Streat and Curry Kitchen or you can opt for Western fare such as a burger from McDonald’s. There is also the option of trying Thai and Chinese cuisine at Bercos.
  • Travellers who need to buy some local currency as soon as they land need look no further than the counters of Seaway Bank, located in T5 and T2 of Chicago O’Hare Airport. These counters provide full banking as well as foreign currency exchange services, so you will be able to purchase your US dollars for holiday spending. There are also ATMs located throughout the terminal buildings if you would prefer to obtain local currency that way.
  • If you have to spend a layover in T3 at O’Hare International Airport, why not think about taking some time for yourself and going to the yoga room located on the mezzanine floor in Terminal 3 Rotunda? The yoga room is equipped with mats and there is a video monitor showing exercises and techniques. A restroom is situated nearby, where you can change into more comfortable clothes for your practice.

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