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$305+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DEL
May 24 — May 311
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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 April 24, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/233:00 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop23h 40m
ITA Airways
Sat 9/193:00 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop20h 40m
ITA Airways
Deal found 4/19$709
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 9/95:10 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop19h 10m
Delta
Sat 10/33:55 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop20h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$712
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Thu 9/106:00 am
ORD
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DEL
2 stops30h 20m
Delta
Thu 10/13:55 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop20h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$717
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Wed 9/210:30 am
ORD
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DEL
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Thu 9/1712:50 am
DEL
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ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/18$718
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/261:00 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/239:15 pm
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop21h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/19$719
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 9/155:10 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop19h 10m
KLM
Mon 9/283:55 am
DEL
-
ORD
2 stops24h 42m
KLM
Deal found 4/20$722
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Tue 8/259:35 am
ORD
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DEL
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Mon 9/141:05 am
DEL
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ORD
2 stops27h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$726
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 4/211:00 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/269:15 pm
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/20$727
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Wed 9/210:30 am
ORD
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DEL
2 stops27h 05m
Delta
Fri 9/1812:50 am
DEL
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ORD
2 stops27h 21m
Delta
Deal found 4/18$728
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/39:10 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop24h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/29:15 pm
DEL
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ORD
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/20$731
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:10 pm
ORD
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DEL
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/189:15 pm
DEL
-
ORD
1 stop28h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$736
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/69:10 pm
ORD
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BOM
1 stop23h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/1511:10 pm
BOM
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$737

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 April 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$709
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$305
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$835

Good round-trip deal

$1,042 or less

Good one-way deal

$506 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl flights.
From Illinois to India
One-way flight from Illinois to India
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($161 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to India that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

9:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 45m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/15

12:50 am-5:41 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$756

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/12

11:30 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 11/9

1:30 am-5:34 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$758

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

5:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 10/2

1:20 am-5:41 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$783

ChicagoNew Delhi

MDW - DEL

MDWDEL

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/8

5:59 pm-1:55 am

2 stops21h 26m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 10/6

3:55 am-6:37 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$791

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

1:35 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 00m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 9/30

3:55 am-2:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$813

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

12:15 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops24h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 10/4

12:50 am-5:41 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$832

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

7:20 pm-8:05 am

1 stop26h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 9/28

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$925

ChicagoKochi

ORD - COK

ORDCOK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

9:41 am-9:50 am

2 stops37h 39m

Kochi

Sun 11/22

11:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops38h 15m

$939

ChicagoNew Delhi

ORD - DEL

ORDDEL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

10:30 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 05m

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 9/13

2:05 am-9:45 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$940

ChicagoMumbai

ORD - BOM

ORDBOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

9:10 pm-2:05 am

1 stop18h 25m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 8/17

11:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop19h 55m

$951

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

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

Booking 73 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 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 $803). Flying from Illinois to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 April 24, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Illinois to India by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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. Monday 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 20h. Fly via Delta, Emirates, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. There are 7767 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 $258 on Royal Jordanian and Air India, 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 $803). Flying from Illinois to India in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,451). 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 April 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$392Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$579Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$592Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Cathay PacificCheapest$592Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$607Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Royal JordanianCheapest$649Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
American AirlinesCheapest$659Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$668Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$675Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IndiGoCheapest$681Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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