Travelling from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
The timezone in Kolkata is UTC+5:30, which is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is located in Kolkata.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to CCU. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
August is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Chicago to CCU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is around 40 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether in your own car or with public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Chicago Midway International Airport and CCU:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It takes 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to CCU? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Book a hotel near CCU if you're taking a late flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to central Kolkata
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 57 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport from 321 € or travel return from just 832 €. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from Chicago to CCU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Kolkata, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Chicago to CCU for April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kolkata to range from 24ºC to 42ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport in January when temperatures average between 15ºC and 29ºC.
More about Kolkata
Start your Kolkata trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Kolkata is to visit its leading attractions. Essential stops include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
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