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$430+ Cheap flights from Illinois to India

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DEL
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to India

Cheapest flights from Illinois to India
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to India. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 10/29:29 am
MDW
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DEL
2 stops28h 06m
Delta
Wed 10/213:55 am
DEL
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MDW
2 stops24h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$940
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/53:05 pm
ORD
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DEL
2 stops22h 30m
Delta
Sun 10/253:20 am
DEL
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ORD
2 stops25h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$940
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Fri 10/27:30 pm
ORD
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DEL
2 stops42h 05m
Delta
Thu 10/2212:50 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Delta
Deal found 6/29$941
This Indian Eagle 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/219:10 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 1/284:25 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$942
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Wed 11/118:20 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/258:55 pm
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/27$943
This Virgin Atlantic 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:25 am
ORD
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DEL
2 stops27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 10/162:05 am
DEL
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ORD
2 stops25h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/1$945
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/138:20 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop19h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/204:25 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/30$946
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/288:25 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/264:50 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$947
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Thu 11/128:20 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop35h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/234:20 pm
DEL
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ORD
1 stop27h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/28$948
This Qatar Airways 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/47:20 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/99:15 pm
DEL
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ORD
1 stop28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$949
This Etihad Airways 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/39:10 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/173:55 pm
DEL
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ORD
1 stop27h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$950
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/48:25 pm
ORD
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BOM
1 stop24h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/264:55 pm
BOM
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ORD
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$951

Find flight deals from Illinois to India

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to India flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$940
(Delta)

One-way from

$430
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,253

Good round-trip deal

$2,965 or less

Good one-way deal

$869 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flight deals.
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From Illinois to India
One-way flight from Illinois to India
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($125 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 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to India.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to India.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to India that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

7:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops29h 40m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/20

11:10 am-9:27 am

2 stops32h 47m

$960

ChicagoAhmedabad

ORD - AMD

ORDAMD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

8:25 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Ahmedabad

Wed 9/30

5:40 am-8:35 am

1 stop37h 25m

$981

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/22

9:30 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 10/5

3:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$986
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoAhmedabad

ORD - AMD

ORDAMD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

8:35 pm-3:05 am

1 stop20h 00m

Ahmedabad

Mon 12/7

4:30 am-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$988

ChicagoAhmedabad

ORD - AMD

ORDAMD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

7:20 pm-1:50 am

1 stop20h 00m

Ahmedabad

Thu 11/5

3:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$997

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

6:50 pm-2:35 am

1 stop20h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 1/18

4:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$998

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

1:29 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops23h 21m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 9/27

2:00 am-6:26 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,012

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/16

5:11 pm-1:55 am

2 stops22h 14m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/20

3:55 am-6:19 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$1,026

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

5:24 pm-2:35 am

2 stops22h 41m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 1/19

11:05 am-10:04 am

2 stops34h 29m

$1,080

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

6:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Mon 9/28

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,085

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to India

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to India (average of $844). Flying from Illinois to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,474). 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 IL to IN?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Illinois to India by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Illinois to India?

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to India. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to India?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to India. Price data was last updated on September 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to India flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois to India?

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to India in 26h 50m. Fly via Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 7465 mi between Illinois and India. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for KLM. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $184. Users have also found prices from $229 and $242 on Royal Jordanian and Finnair, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to India?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to India (average of $844). Flying from Illinois to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,474). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Illinois to India

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$383Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Royal JordanianCheapest$518Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$579Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$592Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Cathay PacificCheapest$601Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$607Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$607Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
IndiGoCheapest$653Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
American AirlinesCheapest$659Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$667Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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