Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 10 hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad, where Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from HYD to Chicago. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from HYD to Chicago that includes a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an embassy visa to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before you fly.
HYD is around 32 kilometres from central Hyderabad. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 46 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HYD? If you're catching an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Chicago
Rs139,522 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs236,663. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from HYD to Chicago. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago takes around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 46 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from HYD to Chicago at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago. August is the busiest month to travel to Chicago. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from HYD to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
After locking in your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Chicago, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Chicago to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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