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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 31,689

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Air India Logo
13:30 - 04:55
ORD
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MAA
27h 55m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 11:30
MAA
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ORD
25h 20m
2 stops
₹ 64,826Air India
Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Air India Logo
13:30 - 00:30
ORD
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MAA
23h 30m
1 stop
Air India Logo
16:20 - 11:10
MAA
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ORD
29h 20m
2 stops
₹ 65,098Air India
Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 31 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 15:10
ORD
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MAA
38h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 07:35
MAA
-
ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
₹ 65,279Etihad Airways
Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
Air India Logo
13:30 - 22:40
ORD
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MAA
21h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:00 - 11:30
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
2 stops
₹ 65,551Air India
Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 07:35
MAA
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ORD
33h 05m
1 stop
₹ 65,641Etihad Airways
Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Air India Logo
13:30 - 04:55
ORD
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MAA
27h 55m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:00 - 12:30
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
₹ 66,094Air India
Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
21h 25m
1 stop
₹ 66,184Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 08:10
ORD
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MAA
31h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 07:35
MAA
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ORD
39h 10m
1 stop
₹ 66,366Etihad Airways
Sat, 14 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:00 - 11:30
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
2 stops
₹ 66,547Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:45
MAA
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ORD
33h 00m
1 stop
₹ 66,637Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

Air India flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
1 Feb
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
MAA04:55Chennai
14 Feb
MAA21:40Chennai
25h 20m
2 stops
ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 64,826
Air India
16 Feb
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:30Chennai
31 Mar
MAA16:20Chennai
29h 20m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 65,098
Air India
6 Feb
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
MAA22:40Chennai
21 Feb
MAA20:00Chennai
27h 00m
2 stops
ORD11:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 65,551

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
5 Feb
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
MAA15:10Chennai
18 Feb
MAA16:10Chennai
26h 55m
1 stop
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 65,279
Etihad Airways
16 Feb
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
3 Mar
MAA10:00Chennai
33h 05m
1 stop
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 65,641
Etihad Airways
19 Feb
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 15m
1 stop
MAA19:55Chennai
11 Mar
MAA21:40Chennai
21h 25m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,184

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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 17 January 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

13:30-04:55

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Sat 14/2

21:40-11:30

2 stops25h 20m

₹ 64,826

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

13:30-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Tue 31/3

16:20-11:10

2 stops29h 20m

₹ 65,098

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

13:10-15:10

1 stop38h 30m

Chennai

Wed 18/2

16:10-07:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 65,279

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

13:30-22:40

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

20:00-11:30

2 stops27h 00m

₹ 65,551

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

13:10-02:30

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Tue 3/3

10:00-07:35

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 65,641

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

13:30-04:55

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

20:00-12:30

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 66,094

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

21:40-08:35

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 66,184

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

13:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

03:55-07:35

1 stop39h 10m

₹ 66,366

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Sat 14/2

20:00-11:30

2 stops27h 00m

₹ 66,547

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

14:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

10:15-08:45

1 stop33h 00m

₹ 66,637

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 76,868.

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 ₹ 95,180 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 ₹ 79,856 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Chennai flight.

How have Chicago to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 7% 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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Fastest flight time

19h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 00m
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 00m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 69,512Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,371 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 76,865Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,975 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 76,956Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,728 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,628Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,687 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 89,342Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,473 reviews
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