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$354+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to India

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to India flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$725
(Indian Eagle)

One-way from

$354
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,165

Good round-trip deal

$807 or less

Good one-way deal

$420 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to India
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to India
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1212:00 pmORD - BDQ
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Tue 10/218:50 pmBDQ - ORD
1 stop21h 05mAir India
Deal found 7/2$725
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1011:25 amORD - DEL
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/146:20 amDEL - ORD
1 stop37h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$766
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/204:20 pmORD - DEL
1 stop23h 05mDelta
Thu 10/232:05 amDEL - ORD
2 stops30h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/1$767
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/231:55 pmORD - DEL
1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/29:15 pmDEL - ORD
1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/3$769
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2212:43 pmMDW - DEL
2 stops24h 52mDelta
Mon 10/133:55 amDEL - MDW
2 stops25h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/2$771
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2012:15 pmORD - DEL
Nonstop16h 05mAir India
Mon 9/82:20 amDEL - ORD
1 stop20h 20mAir India
Deal found 7/3$773
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/218:40 amORD - DEL
1 stop27h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2612:05 amDEL - ORD
1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$779
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:17 pmMDW - DEL
2 stops21h 08mKLM
Tue 9/233:55 amDEL - MDW
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/2$785
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/231:30 pmORD - DEL
2 stops24h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 9/142:05 amDEL - ORD
2 stops26h 24mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/3$790
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/41:10 pmORD - BOM
1 stop19h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 12/24:50 amBOM - ORD
1 stop38h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/3$816
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/65:10 pmORD - BOM
1 stop19h 40mDelta
Mon 10/132:15 amBOM - ORD
2 stops25h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/3$817
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/132:20 pmORD - DEL
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/301:45 amDEL - ORD
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$818

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to India that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to India that are best for you.

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ChicagoVadodara

ORD - BDQ

ORDBDQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

12:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Vadodara

Tue 10/21

8:50 pm-7:25 am

1 stop21h 05m

$725

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

11:25 am-4:50 am

1 stop30h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/14

6:20 am-9:40 am

1 stop37h 50m

$766

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

4:20 pm-1:55 am

1 stop23h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 10/17

2:05 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$767

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

1:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop18h 55m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/2

9:15 pm-8:45 am

1 stop22h 00m

$769

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/22

12:43 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 52m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/13

3:55 am-6:36 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$771

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

12:15 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop16h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 9/8

2:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$773

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

8:40 am-10:10 pm

1 stop27h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 8/26

12:05 am-9:52 am

1 stop20h 17m

$779

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/3

6:17 pm-1:55 am

2 stops21h 08m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/23

3:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$785

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/23

1:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/14

2:05 am-5:59 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$790

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 12/2

4:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop38h 55m

$816

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to India

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to India?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to India (average of $809). Flying from Chicago to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to India. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to India, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing India

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to India. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to India. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, Emirates, and Delta from Chicago to India by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Roger,Jun 2025

ORD - PIT

My bag was at O’Hare airport for five hours waiting on my next flight because it was delayed for 2 1/2 hours and they couldn’t put it on the right goddamn airplane. I am home in Pennsylvania without my bag and all my stuff.

Chicago to India Travel Guide

When you step off a flight from Chicago, India welcomes you with a sensory overload - from the sounds of busy streets to the fragrant aromas drifting from food carts, every turn brings a new experience. This enormous country provides a staggering variety of landscapes, a rich culture and historic sites that date back thousands of years. Whether you want to hike the mountains of the Himalaya Range, spot tigers in Kanha National Park or cruise down the Ganges River, India is sure to please.

India is packed with once-in-a-lifetime sights and experiences. Start your visit from Chicago with a stop at the spectacular Taj Mahal, and move on to explore the mysterious ruins of Orchha. In Jaipur, which is also called the Pink City, you can check out unique rose-colored buildings. Experience history at the Mehrangarh Fort, or watch the fisherman work along the coast in Kochi. If you want to get out of the cities, head north to the Himalaya Range. A visit to Leh puts you close to stunning cliffside monasteries, and the photo opportunities at Pangong Tso can't be beat.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to India. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Chicago to India?

    There is only one direct flight that runs between Chicago and the country of India. The route, which lands in New Delhi, lasts between 14 and 15 hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Chicago to India?

    One airline offers non-stop Chicago to Delhi flights: Air India. Many other airlines offer indirect flights. Since New Delhi is a major Indian travel hub, you can connect to other cities once you land on domestic and international carriers.

  • How frequent are flights between Chicago and India?

    Air India operates one flight between Chicago and New Delhi each day. The flight leaves in the afternoon in Central Time, and arrives in India the afternoon of the following day.

  • Which airports serve Chicago to India?

    Direct flights to India from Chicago leave from the O'Hare International Airport, which is easily accessible by the Blue Line train. Your flight to New Delhi lands at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Once you clear customs, you can take the metro, bus, train or taxi into the city. Alternatively, stay at the airport to hop a flight to another city in India. Indirect flights leave from Chicago Midway International Airport as well, to numerous other airports in India.

  • Which direct flight route between Chicago and India is cheapest?

    Since there is just a single direct flight from Chicago to India, there's no price competition. To make sure you're getting a great deal, use Cheapflights to check different departure dates; in some cases, you can get a big discount by leaving one day earlier or later.

  • How busy are the airports in Chicago and India?

    When planning your trip to India from Chicago, you have two airports to choose from: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Choosing which Chicago airport to fly out of often comes down to which one is more convenient for you in terms of ground transportation, since both airports offer flight options to India. The three most popular and busy airports within the country of India are New Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD), and Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD). This variety of airports allows you to choose the right airport for flights from Chicago to India based on your final destination in the country.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Chicago to India?

    As you begin to research some of the flight options between Chicago and India, you will find that there are a couple of nonstop flights available to travel between these two locations. Air India offers a nonstop flight that travels from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport. You can also travel aboard United Airlines on a direct flight that travels on this same route.

  • What are the stopover options between Chicago and India?

    Because there are no direct flights to India from Chicago that depart from Chicago Midway Airport, if you would like to use this as your departure point, finding a good flight with layovers is critical. One choice for a flight that departs from this Midway Airport is the two-stop flight aboard Delta Airlines that flies into New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport and includes layovers at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and London Heathrow International Airport (LHR). While you can travel nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to India, there is a one-stop flight aboard Emirates that costs less than other nonstop options to the country. This one-stop flight has a layover at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and will add about eight hours to your total travel time.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Chicago to India?

    Travelers booking flights to India from Chicago should keep in mind that both a valid passport and a visa are necessary to make this trip. The passport must be valid for at least 180 days beyond the date of your trip, and the document must have at least two blank pages for immigration stamps. You can obtain a visa for travel to India from the website of the Indian government. Take special care to obtain the correct type of visa based on the nature of your trip, whether you'll be traveling as a tourist or you'll be visiting India for business purposes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to India one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $354. Users have also found prices from $355 and $359 on Air India and KLM, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to India?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to India?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to India is generally $3,801, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $336. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Ahmedabad), you can expect to pay $723 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to India that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to India flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to India?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to India.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to India?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to India by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to India?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to India (average of $809). Flying from Chicago to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines from Chicago to India?

    For travelers that are making a trip to India from Chicago that want to employ sustainable travel methods one of the first things you should do is look for eco-friendly airlines to make the trip. On this route some of the most eco-friendly airlines you will find include American Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines. Starting in 2020 American Airlines committed to buy 9 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel within three years. Between the years 2011 and 2020 KLM reduced the carbon dioxide used per passenger by 20%. When travelers fly on Lufthansa they can pay a small surcharge to help replace fossil aviation fuels with sustainable aviation fuels.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from Chicago to India?

    There are a couple of things you can do at your home before you even set out on your trip to India to travel in a more eco-friendly manner. When you are researching a flight for your trip try to stick to routes that offer newer airplanes that operate in more fuel-efficient ways and if you can try to fly directly to your destination rather than making stops. When you are packing for your trip try to take as little as possible because the more weight you carry the more fuel burned on the trip. Because so many international flights will leave Chicago from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) why not consider taking the CTA Blue Line to the airport rather than driving a car. Finally when you get to your destination in India treat wherever you're staying as if it was your own home by doing things such as keeping the thermostat at a reasonable level and turning off all electronic devices when they are not in use.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to India. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$548Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$620Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Cathay PacificCheapest$646Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$707Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$715Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$718Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$718Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$718Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$736Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$743Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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