Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Guwahati Airport (GAU): what you need to know
Guwahati's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Guwahati 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to GAU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guwahati Airport. Many passengers pass through Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport on this route.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guwahati Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ORD:
Arriving at Guwahati Airport (GAU)
If you're getting in on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guwahati Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near GAU:
Getting from Guwahati Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Guwahati Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Guwahati. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Guwahati Airport (GAU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guwahati Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Guwahati. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Guwahati is April, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guwahati Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to GAU in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Guwahati is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be explored. Around 338 kilometres west of Guwahati, a trip to Siliguri will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Tea Bagan, Shri Krishna Pranami Temple and Mahamaya Kali Bari.
