Traveling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 16 hours 20 minutes. Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago 10 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.
Choose from 14 weekly flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. The 01:10 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from DEL to ORD. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 18:10 if early starts aren't your thing.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between DEL and ORD:
Newark Liberty International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$442 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts from $746. These prices may change based on availability.
Book 1 month before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DEL to ORD.
The cheapest month for tickets from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from DEL to ORD. There's no need to search every day to see whether airfares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
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Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Traveling from central New Delhi to Indira Gandhi International Airport takes approximately 54 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometers in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you're on an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a hotel near ORD if you have a late flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you roughly 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DEL to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
More about Chicago
After booking your flights from DEL to ORD, you'll want to find a hotel in Chicago. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are highlights which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. After booking your cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Chicago stay.
