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About 18h 25m at the quickest, 29h 20m typical, including the connection
Status
1 stop — no nonstop between Chicago and Mumbai in our latest live search
Popular airlines
Air France, Ethiopian Air Lines, SAS Scandinavian Airlines
Time difference
Mumbai 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 Mumbai, round trip in economy for one adult, leaving Nov 21 and returning Dec 5. 788 options came back.
There is no nonstop between Chicago and Mumbai, so every itinerary connects at least once. The quickest one-stop options take about 18h 25m; a typical itinerary takes about 29h 20m.
The most common connections are through London, Frankfurt, Dubai and Paris, with the fastest one-stop options via Dubai at about 19h.
In our live search on October 10, 2026, 788 round-trip options came back for a two-week stay about six weeks out, from $1,085 round trip in economy, taxes included. Fares change daily; search your own dates for today's prices.
Airlines serving this market
Air France
One stop, connecting in Paris.
Ethiopian Air Lines
One stop, connecting in Addis Ababa.
SAS Scandinavian Airlines
One-stop itineraries, often with a partner airline on one of the legs.
Which connection works best from Chicago?
London (fastest about 19h 35m), Frankfurt (fastest about 19h 25m), Dubai (fastest about 19h), Paris (fastest about 21h 10m) 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?
November to February is the most comfortable time in Mumbai. The monsoon brings heavy rain from June to September, which can disrupt flights and road travel. Fares from Chicago rise fastest around Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, 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 Mumbai (BOM)
Terminal 2 handles international flights and most domestic ones. Immigration can be slow during the late-night arrival wave, so leave a buffer before any onward flight.
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 Mumbai 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 $2,922 and business class at $5,487 round trip on Chicago–Mumbai. 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 Dubai.
About 18h 25m at the quickest and about 29h 20m for a typical itinerary, including any connection.
Air France, Ethiopian Air Lines and SAS Scandinavian Airlines 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 $1,085, with typical fares around $1,212, 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 $5,487 on British Airways, Emirates Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and premium economy at $2,922, taxes included. Business fares move a lot by date, so ask us to check yours.
Fares are highest around Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, the December holidays and the summer break. Flexible travelers usually find better prices in the shoulder months.
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