8 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.

New Delhi is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Humayun's Tomb, admire the natural beauty at Akshardham, steep yourself in history at Jahanara Begum's Tomb, and explore the historical opulence of Red Fort.

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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. In March, New Delhi is warmer than Philadelphia - with highs of 85°F and lows of 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can fly to Chicago.

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

Chicago is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The Art Institute of Chicago, take in the waterfront at Navy Pier, get a new perspective on nature at Field Museum, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Shedd Aquarium.

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You can fly from New Delhi to Chicago in 17.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 11.5 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from New Delhi in March, with highs in Chicago at 45°F and lows at 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.