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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 34,775

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19:40 - 09:10ORD-MAA
27h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
21:50 - 14:30MAA-ORD
28h 10m1 stop
₹ 66,388Qatar Airways
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
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18:50 - 09:10ORD-MAA
26h 50m1 stop
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04:20 - 15:05MAA-ORD
21h 15m1 stop
₹ 66,827Qatar Airways
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Thu, 6 Nov - Thu, 30 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 08:30ORD-MAA
32h 05m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:25 - 08:45MAA-ORD
38h 50m1 stop
₹ 66,915Etihad Airways
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Sun, 28 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 02:40ORD-MAA
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 08:45MAA-ORD
27h 30m1 stop
₹ 67,003Etihad Airways
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Thu, 2 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
British Airways Logo
16:55 - 03:30ORD-MAA
24h 05m1 stop
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07:35 - 18:45MAA-ORD
22h 40m1 stop
₹ 67,091British Airways
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Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 17 Nov
British Airways Logo
21:15 - 03:30ORD-MAA
19h 45m1 stop
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 18:15MAA-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
₹ 67,178British Airways
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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct
Air India Logo
13:35 - 15:30ORD-MAA
39h 25m2 stops
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20:40 - 11:30MAA-ORD
26h 20m2 stops
₹ 68,320Air India
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
Air India Logo
14:30 - 23:50ORD-MAA
22h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
20:40 - 11:30MAA-ORD
26h 20m2 stops
₹ 68,496Air India
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Mon, 27 Oct - Tue, 11 Nov
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19:05 - 08:55ORD-MAA
51h 20m2 stops
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01:50 - 14:10MAA-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
₹ 68,759Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
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16:10 - 08:55ORD-MAA
29h 15m2 stops
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01:50 - 15:20MAA-ORD
25h 00m1 stop
₹ 71,218Multiple Airlines
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Air India flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
21 Oct
ORD13:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 25m
2 stops
MAA15:30Chennai
11 Nov
MAA20:40Chennai
26h 20m
2 stops
ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 68,320
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Air India
27 Oct
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 50m
1 stop
MAA23:50Chennai
11 Nov
MAA20:40Chennai
26h 20m
2 stops
ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 68,496
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Air India
27 Oct
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
MAA22:55Chennai
9 Nov
MAA20:40Chennai
26h 20m
2 stops
ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 69,023
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Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

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Qatar Airways
21 Oct
ORD19:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
10 Nov
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 55m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,388
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Qatar Airways
6 Nov
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
1 stop
MAA09:10Chennai
30 Apr
MAA04:20Chennai
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,827
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Qatar Airways
22 Oct
ORD19:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
MAA09:10Chennai
12 Nov
MAA21:50Chennai
28h 10m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 67,354
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Chennai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
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Price

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

19:40-09:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

21:50-14:30

1 stop28h 10m

₹ 66,388

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

18:50-09:10

1 stop26h 50m

Chennai

Thu 30/4

04:20-15:05

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 66,827

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

13:55-08:30

1 stop32h 05m

Chennai

Tue 14/10

04:25-08:45

1 stop38h 50m

₹ 66,915

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/10

13:55-02:40

1 stop26h 15m

Chennai

Fri 17/10

15:45-08:45

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 67,003

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/10

16:55-03:30

1 stop24h 05m

Chennai

Mon 17/11

07:35-18:45

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 67,091

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/9

21:15-03:30

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Mon 20/10

05:35-18:15

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 67,178

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

13:35-15:30

2 stops39h 25m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

20:40-11:30

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 68,320

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/10

14:30-23:50

1 stop22h 50m

Chennai

Tue 11/11

20:40-11:30

2 stops26h 20m

₹ 68,496

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/10

19:05-08:55

2 stops51h 20m

Chennai

Sun 26/10

01:50-14:10

1 stop22h 50m

₹ 68,759

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

16:10-08:55

2 stops29h 15m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

01:50-15:20

1 stop25h 00m

₹ 71,218

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 74,994.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from Chicago is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as ₹ 106,542. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Chicago to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 136,037. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the morning for as low as ₹ 95,415. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 133,531. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chennai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chennai from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chennai for around ₹ 93,955 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chennai from Chicago for as low as ₹ 83,424 on momondo.

How have Chicago to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Chennai

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Chennai according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Chennai (CHI to MAA) flight deals and tips

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There are no direct flights from Chicago to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Chennai.
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  • How far is Chicago to Chennai by plane?

    Chennai is 13769.4 km away from Chicago. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 19h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Chennai Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Chennai Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chennai Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chennai Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chennai Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 39,446Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,415 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 65,376Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,934 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 67,420Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,254 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 75,292Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,373 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 79,124Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,339 reviews
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