Compare available fares, airlines and cabin options from Chicago to Bengaluru. Search online or ask a Voldeluxe travel expert to review the itinerary with you.
About 19h 5m at the quickest, 25h 1m typical, including the connection
Status
1 stop — no nonstop between Chicago and Bengaluru in our latest live search
Popular airlines
Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Air France
Time difference
Bengaluru is 10.5 hours ahead of Chicago (Central Time) during U.S. daylight saving time, mid-March to early November, and 11.5 hours ahead the rest of the year. India doesn't change its clocks.
This week's live check
Checked October 10, 2026
A real search for Chicago to Bengaluru, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 21 and returning Dec 5. 949 options came back.
There is no nonstop between Chicago and Bengaluru, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 19h 5m; a typical itinerary takes about 25h 1m.
The most common connections are through London, Frankfurt, Zurich and Paris, with the fastest one-stop options via London at about 19h 45m.
In our live search on October 10, 2026, 949 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,319 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.
Airlines serving this market
Virgin Atlantic
One stop, connecting in London Heathrow.
Swiss
One stop, connecting in Zurich.
Lufthansa
One stop, connecting in Frankfurt or Munich.
Qatar Airways
One stop, connecting in Doha.
Air France
One stop, connecting in Paris.
Which connection works best from Chicago?
London (fastest about 19h 45m), Frankfurt (fastest about 20h 10m), Zurich (fastest about 20h 35m), Paris (fastest about 20h 55m) came up most often in our latest search. Gulf hubs usually give the shortest total time; European hubs can work better on price, baggage or schedule. We also check the layover length, terminal changes and transit visa rules for your passport before you book.
When should you book?
Bengaluru is mild most of the year. The monsoon brings moderate rain from June to October. Fares from Chicago rise fastest around Diwali, Sankranti, the December holidays and the summer break, so book those dates early. Shoulder months usually price better if your dates are flexible.
Origin airport
Departing from Chicago (ORD)
Most foreign airlines depart from Terminal 5, while United and American international flights usually leave from Terminals 1 and 3. The CTA Blue Line runs straight to downtown Chicago.
Destination airport
Arriving in Bengaluru (BLR)
International flights use Terminal 2. If you connect to a domestic flight, check which terminal it leaves from and allow time to move between them.
Traveling with family?
With a connection, we look for itineraries that keep the family on one ticket with a comfortable layover, and request seats together on both flights where the fare allows it.
Student / long-stay fares
Students flying home to Bengaluru can compare fares by baggage allowance as well as price; we check open-return and extra-baggage options where airlines offer them.
Premium Economy & Business Class
In our latest live search, premium economy started at $2,307 and business class at $5,223 round trip on Chicago–Bengaluru. We compare the long-haul seat, lounge access and baggage on each airline before you decide.
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No. Our latest live search found no nonstop, so every option connects at least once, most often in London, Frankfurt and Zurich.
About 19h 5m at the quickest and about 25h 1m for a typical itinerary, including any connection.
Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Air France came up most often among the cheapest options in our latest search.
In our live search on October 10, 2026, round-trip economy started at $1,319, with typical fares around $1,319, taxes included. Your price depends on the dates, so search yours or ask us for a quote.
In our latest live search, round-trip business class started at $5,223 on British Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and premium economy at $2,307, taxes included. Business fares move a lot by date, so ask us to check yours.
Fares are highest around Diwali, Sankranti, the December holidays and the summer break. Flexible travelers usually find better prices in the shoulder months.
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