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Cheapest return flight
₹ 65,148
Typical prices: ₹ 76,623-₹ 121,347
Ethiopian Air
Mon 22/10Sat 24/11
ORD - BOM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 30,517
Typical prices: ₹ 36,597-₹ 68,647
Royal Jordanian
Tue 27/11
ORD - BOM • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Mumbai. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 70,454 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Mumbai (CHI-BOM)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Mumbai

Thu, 22 Oct - Tue, 24 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 02:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
29h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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04:05 - 07:40BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
₹ 65,148Ethiopian Air
Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
09:45 - 02:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
29h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
04:05 - 07:40BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
₹ 65,626Ethiopian Air
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 9 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
10:59 - 02:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
28h 36m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
11:05 - 17:24BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 49m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
₹ 77,297Etihad Airways
Tue, 6 Oct - Mon, 8 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 07:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
24h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:40 - 17:24BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 14m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
₹ 77,584Etihad Airways
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 10 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 05:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 35m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:05 - 18:20BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m1 stop Istanbul
₹ 79,019Turkish Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 10 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 05:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 35m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:05 - 18:20BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m1 stop Istanbul
₹ 79,115Turkish Airlines
Sat, 7 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
KLM Logo
18:25 - 03:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
KLM Logo
05:10 - 16:15BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
₹ 81,124KLM
Wed, 30 Dec - Thu, 25 Mar
Delta Logo
16:25 - 00:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
20h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
05:10 - 17:15BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
₹ 81,124Delta
Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Delta Logo
18:25 - 03:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
21h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
Delta Logo
02:00 - 16:15BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
₹ 81,124Delta
Mon, 28 Sep - Wed, 28 Oct
KLM Logo
15:05 - 00:01ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
22h 26m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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02:30 - 15:25BOM  Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
₹ 81,506KLM
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chicago to Mumbai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Chicago to Mumbai with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Mumbai?

Return flights from Chicago to Mumbai start at ₹ 65,148. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ₹ 76,623 to ₹ 121,347. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 65,148 on Ethiopian Air.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Mumbai flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to Mumbai routes. They average around ₹ 88,198 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Mumbai?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Mumbai and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mumbai?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Mumbai at ₹ 73,088 return.
•December (₹ 131,061) and June (₹ 110,684) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 79% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago to Mumbai the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago to Mumbai are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Chicago to Mumbai flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

₹ 30,517
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (43% more expensive on average)
Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Mumbai

When to book flights from Chicago to Mumbai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Mumbai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago to Mumbai flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the best airport to fly out of when flying from Chicago to Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM)?

    Almost all of the flights from Chicago to Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport fly out of O’Hare International Airport (ORD), including all of the flights with only one stop. Although the Midway (MDW) and Greater Rockford (RFD) airports offer a limited number of flights to Mumbai, these flights almost always have multiple stops and at least one self-transfer (where separate tickets are purchased for each leg, and the baggage must be re-checked during the layover) or a change in the airport during the layover.

  • Can I fly nonstop from Chicago to Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM)?

    Unfortunately, nonstop flights from Chicago to Mumbai Airport (BOM) are not available at this time. However, a wide selection of flights with only one stop is available from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mumbai, and many of these flights are cheaper than the longer flights with multiple stops. Some of the airlines that have only one layover on this route include British Airways, United Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, Etihad, Qatar, and American Airlines.

  • Can I use public transportation to get from downtown Chicago to O’Hare Airport (ORD)?

    One of the easiest ways to get from downtown Chicago to O’Hare is via the “L” train, which is CTA’s rapid-transit system. The CTA train station is located underneath the parking garage in the center of Terminals 1-3, and it takes about 45min to get to the airport from downtown Chicago on the CTA’s Blue Line.

  • Do any trains stop at the airport in Mumbai?

    Although no trains stop directly inside Mumbai Airport’s terminals, the Andheri Railway Station is only about 1.25 miles from the airport. Passengers can get to Andheri Station via a pedestrian tunnel or a quick ride on a local BEST bus or taxi. Passengers can then take the Mumbai Suburban Railway trains downtown or use the pedestrian bridge to get to the adjacent metro station. There is also a hub for buses outside of Andheri station.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Mumbai?

    Flights from Chicago to Mumbai may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Mumbai?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Mumbai:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Mumbai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 37% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 8% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Mumbai?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Chicago to Mumbai route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 85,811 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₹ 98,439, a difference of ₹ 12,628. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Mumbai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Gateway of India. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago to Mumbai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of ₹ 91,599. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Mumbai?

    A direct flight from Chicago to Mumbai takes 0h 00m, covering 20,819 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Mumbai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago to Mumbai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to Mumbai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 39,089, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chicago to Mumbai?

    Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 02m, compared to 20h 40m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 21h 11m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago and Mumbai?

    Mumbai is 10 hours ahead of Chicago (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Mumbai flight?

    Return flights from Chicago to Mumbai range from ₹ 76,623 to ₹ 121,347, with an average of ₹ 91,599 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 76,623 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Mumbai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average ₹ 85,811 – about ₹ 12,628 less than Thursday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Mumbai trip for February. Fares historically average ₹ 73,088 return in that month – typically ₹ 57,973 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport.
    - The Lalit Mumbai
    - Hilton Mumbai International Airport
    - Aurika Mumbai International Airport
  • Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is one of the world’s busiest airports and is a major hub for American Airlines and United Airlines.
  • O’Hare International Airport has four passenger terminals. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are primarily for domestic flights and are interconnected with pedestrian walkways. Terminal 5 is housed in a separate building and is used primarily for international arrivals and departures.
  • The six VIP membership lounges in the international terminal (Terminal 5) of O’Hare Airport are the British Airways First Lounge and Terraces Lounge (both near Gate M12), The SAS Lounge (near Gate M15), the Swiss International / Austrian Lounge (at Gate M8) and the Swissport Lounge and the AirFrance / KLM Lounge (both at Gate M7).
  • International flights into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) arrive at Terminal 2 (also called T2), which is the newer and larger of the airport’s two terminals.
  • If you choose to take a taxi to downtown Mumbai from Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, it is a good idea to take a prepaid taxi and avoid the hassles of dealing with a metered taxi ride. With a prepaid taxi, you shouldn’t pay more than about ₹650 ($8.66) for the 17.5 miles ride downtown.

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