Flying from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Bengaluru is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located in Bengaluru, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to BLR, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to BLR departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
70% of flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It's a key transfer point for flights from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) out of Chicago Midway International Airport.
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to BLR flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from RFD touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 71% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near BLR and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight.
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
Central Bengaluru is around 40 kilometres from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Right now, Rs93,710 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs210,535. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to BLR, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). February is when most people travel to Bengaluru. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in December.
Before locking in your Chicago to BLR plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Bengaluru, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 36ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bengaluru
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bengaluru right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport:
Your trip to Bengaluru should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Explore more of India
You've seen Bengaluru, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Chennai to check off its leading sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Marina beach and Marina Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Coimbatore is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.