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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 32,356

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Air India Logo
13:10 - 20:55
ORD
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MAA
21h 15m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 11:10
MAA
-
ORD
24h 00m
2 stops
₹ 68,849Air India
Wed, 8 Apr - Tue, 19 May
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
31h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
-
ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 69,308Etihad Airways
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Air India Logo
13:10 - 00:30
ORD
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MAA
24h 50m
1 stop
Air India Logo
09:50 - 11:10
MAA
-
ORD
35h 50m
2 stops
₹ 69,492Air India
Wed, 22 Apr - Sat, 6 Jun
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 01:10
ORD
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MAA
28h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
02:45 - 08:15
MAA
-
ORD
40h 00m
2 stops
₹ 69,676Ethiopian Air
Sat, 18 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 08:15
ORD
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MAA
35h 30m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 - 08:15
MAA
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ORD
32h 45m
2 stops
₹ 69,952Ethiopian Air
Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 12 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:33 - 23:35
ORD
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MAA
27h 32m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:50 - 14:20
MAA
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ORD
24h 00m
1 stop
₹ 70,044Multiple Airlines
Wed, 26 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
26h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
39h 00m
1 stop
₹ 70,136Etihad Airways
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 18 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:00 - 23:35
ORD
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MAA
45h 05m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 13:55
MAA
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ORD
23h 35m
1 stop
₹ 70,228Cathay Pacific
Sun, 6 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
19h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
39h 00m
1 stop
₹ 70,319Etihad Airways
Wed, 1 Apr - Thu, 14 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:34 - 10:20
MDW
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MAA
29h 16m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:55 - 17:58
MAA
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MDW
30h 33m
3 stops
₹ 193,402Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr

Air India flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
8 Apr
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
MAA20:55Chennai
19 May
MAA21:40Chennai
24h 00m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 68,849
Air India
22 Apr
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
MAA00:30Chennai
6 Jun
MAA09:50Chennai
35h 50m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 69,492
Air India
6 Sept
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 40m
1 stop
MAA10:20Chennai
20 Sept
MAA21:40Chennai
24h 00m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 70,687

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
6 Sept
ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 05m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
21 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 70,228
Cathay Pacific
7 Sept
ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 05m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
21 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 72,526
Cathay Pacific
3 Sept
ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
45h 05m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
15 Sept
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 74,456

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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 12 March 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

13:10-20:55

1 stop21h 15m

Chennai

Tue 19/5

21:40-11:10

2 stops24h 00m

₹ 68,849

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

Chennai

Wed 29/4

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 69,308

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

13:10-00:30

1 stop24h 50m

Chennai

Sat 6/6

09:50-11:10

2 stops35h 50m

₹ 69,492

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

10:15-01:10

1 stop28h 25m

Chennai

Fri 24/4

02:45-08:15

2 stops40h 00m

₹ 69,676

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

10:15-08:15

1 stop35h 30m

Chennai

Tue 12/5

10:00-08:15

2 stops32h 45m

₹ 69,952

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

09:33-23:35

2 stops27h 32m

Chennai

Mon 14/9

00:50-14:20

1 stop24h 00m

₹ 70,044

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

14:00-02:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

04:05-08:35

1 stop39h 00m

₹ 70,136

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/9

16:00-23:35

1 stop45h 05m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 70,228

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Thu 14/5

04:05-08:35

1 stop39h 00m

₹ 70,319

ChicagoChennai

MDW - MAA

MDWMAA

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/4

18:34-10:20

3 stops29h 16m

Chennai

Fri 17/4

21:55-17:58

3 stops30h 33m

₹ 193,402

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 77,397.

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 ₹ 95,269 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 ₹ 83,464 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 33% 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 March 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

19h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 40m
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 40m.

  • 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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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 68,432Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,969 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 70,572Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,426 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 78,130Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,843 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 78,812Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,781 reviews
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