4 days in New Delhi & Chicago Itinerary

Designed by notable English architects and proclaimed India's capital in 1931, New Delhi sits in the middle of a sprawling metropolitan area with a population of over 25 million.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Lodhi Garden and then contemplate the long history of Rajpath. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities.

For reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the New Delhi day trip planning tool.

Philadelphia, USA to New Delhi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Philadelphia to New Delhi. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Philadelphia in March, with highs in New Delhi at 85°F and lows at 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Chicago.

A huge and vibrant city, Chicago is home to top-notch theaters, shops, museums, galleries, and restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): examine the collection at Money Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Chicago River.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Chicago online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from New Delhi to Chicago takes 17.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 11.5 hours. Traveling from New Delhi in March, things will get much colder in Chicago: highs are around 45°F and lows about 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.