New Delhi to Chicago (DEL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IST Istanbul 18h 53m 6ETK → 6EHYPK Istanbul (IST) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 19h 15m AFAICX → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
YYZ Toronto 19h 33m ACAI → AAACAS Toronto (YYZ) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 36m ACAIAZ → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 19h 51m AA → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 19h 52m 6EAIEY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago flights
LHR London 19h 55m 6EAAAC → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 20h 10m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 20h 40m AYUL → AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Chicago flights
NRT Narita 20h 50m 6EJLUL → JLMHNH Narita (NRT) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Delhi to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-10.5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DEL and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DEL Routes ORD Routes DEL Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to New Delhi flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DEL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
IST ~18h 53m AMS ~19h 15m YYZ ~19h 33m FRA ~19h 36m JFK ~19h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,123
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEL → ORD
37%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
37%
Return
ORD → DEL
21%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
21%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-10.5h
Chicago is 10.5 hours behind New Delhi.
DEL: IST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 7.5:00 AM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders need a visa to enter the United States. The B-1/B-2 tourist and business visa is the standard category. Apply online through the DS-160 form at ceac.state.gov, pay the $185 application fee, and schedule an in-person interview at a US consulate in India. Interview wait times vary by city and season. Check ustraveldocs.com/in for current wait times.

B-1/B-2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries. Each stay is limited to 6 months as determined by the CBP officer at entry. Indian nationals are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program or ESTA. There is no visa on arrival.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DEL

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DEL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Delhi to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-10.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEL
Full nameIndira Gandhi International Airport
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEL to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Amsterdam and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 10.5 hours behind New Delhi.
Yes, return flights from ORD to DEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Amsterdam and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.