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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 43,320

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21:10 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 81,806Etihad Airways
Mon, 10 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
28h 15m
1 stop
₹ 82,754Etihad Airways
Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
21h 10m
1 stop
₹ 82,849Etihad Airways
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
24h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
21h 10m
1 stop
₹ 83,512Etihad Airways
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 85,408Etihad Airways
Tue, 28 Jul - Sun, 6 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 85,503Etihad Airways
Thu, 10 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
19h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
21h 10m
1 stop
₹ 85,787Etihad Airways
Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
₹ 85,882Etihad Airways
Tue, 21 Jul - Fri, 28 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
19h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 86,451Etihad Airways
Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
24h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 08:55
MAA
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
₹ 86,735Etihad Airways
Sun, 23 Aug - Thu, 29 Oct

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
10 Aug
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
MAA02:25Chennai
26 Aug
MAA10:15Chennai
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 81,806
Etihad Airways
25 Aug
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
MAA02:25Chennai
31 Aug
MAA21:55Chennai
28h 15m
1 stop
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 82,754
Etihad Airways
2 Sept
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
MAA02:25Chennai
23 Sept
MAA21:55Chennai
21h 10m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 82,849

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
15 Oct
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
14 Dec
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 55m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,191
Qatar Airways
4 May
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA02:40Chennai
15 Jun
MAA04:10Chennai
23h 10m
1 stop
ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 92,044
Qatar Airways
4 May
ORD08:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
MAA02:40Chennai
14 Jun
MAA03:55Chennai
23h 25m
1 stop
ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 98,205

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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 30 April 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/8

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 26/8

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 81,806

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Mon 31/8

21:55-15:40

1 stop28h 15m

₹ 82,754
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 82,849

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

21:10-08:25

1 stop24h 45m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 83,512

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Sun 6/9

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 85,408

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Fri 2/10

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 85,503

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 85,787

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 85,882

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Sun 6/9

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 86,451

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/8

21:10-08:25

1 stop24h 45m

Chennai

Thu 29/10

10:00-08:55

1 stop33h 25m

₹ 86,735

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Chennai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of March is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 57,918.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 ₹ 97,873 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 ₹ 88,157 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% 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 April 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 16% more expensive 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

18h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 18h 45m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Chennai. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Chennai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Chennai

  • 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 18h 45m.

  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 70,570Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,956 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,406Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,434 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 83,949Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,937 reviews
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