Travelling from Chicago to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to BOM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to BOM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
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ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
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When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add a stopover to your journey at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Chicago to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) out of Chicago Midway International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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When it comes to keeping flights on track, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours.
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The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
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Getting from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Mumbai. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Currently, $549 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,241. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to BOM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
February is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Visit Mumbai in December for a more laid-back experience.
When booking your Chicago to BOM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC and 31ºC.
More about Mumbai
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Mumbai itinerary.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. About 121 kilometres southeast of Mumbai, a visit to Pune will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Around 225 kilometres north of Mumbai, Surat is another favourite stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.