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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 28,215

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Cathay Pacific Logo
16:15 - 23:35
ORD
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MAA
44h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 13:55
MAA
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ORD
23h 35m
1 stop
₹ 67,046Cathay Pacific
Sat, 4 Apr - Thu, 28 May
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
25h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 67,318Etihad Airways
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 9 Jun
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
19h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 30m
1 stop
₹ 67,409Etihad Airways
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 21 May
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 40m
1 stop
₹ 67,499Etihad Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 14:10
ORD
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MAA
37h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 30m
1 stop
₹ 67,590Etihad Airways
Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 16 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 14:10
ORD
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MAA
37h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 30m
1 stop
₹ 67,681Etihad Airways
Tue, 24 Mar - Thu, 16 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
25h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 30m
1 stop
₹ 67,772Etihad Airways
Sun, 5 Apr - Wed, 20 May
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 14:10
ORD
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MAA
37h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 30m
1 stop
₹ 67,862Etihad Airways
Tue, 24 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
25h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 67,953Etihad Airways
Wed, 1 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 40m
1 stop
₹ 68,044Etihad Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

SWISS flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best SWISS deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
SWISS
3 Apr
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
2 stops
MAA08:45Chennai
18 Apr
MAA18:00Chennai
32h 25m
2 stops
ORD15:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 70,856
SWISS
3 Apr
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
2 stops
MAA08:45Chennai
25 Apr
MAA18:00Chennai
32h 25m
2 stops
ORD15:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 70,947
SWISS
25 Feb
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 35m
2 stops
MAA08:55Chennai
2 Mar
MAA18:00Chennai
33h 50m
2 stops
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 71,128

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
4 Apr
ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 50m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
28 May
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 67,046
Cathay Pacific
4 Mar
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
16 Apr
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 73,578

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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 22 February 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

16:15-23:35

1 stop44h 50m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 67,046

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

14:00-02:25

1 stop25h 55m

Chennai

Tue 9/6

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 67,318

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

16:35-08:35

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 67,409

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Mon 23/3

15:25-08:35

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 67,499

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

14:10-14:10

1 stop37h 30m

Chennai

Thu 16/4

16:35-08:35

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 67,590

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

14:10-14:10

1 stop37h 30m

Chennai

Thu 16/4

16:35-08:35

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 67,681

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

14:00-02:25

1 stop25h 55m

Chennai

Wed 20/5

16:35-08:35

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 67,772

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

14:10-14:10

1 stop37h 30m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

16:35-08:35

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 67,862

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

14:00-02:25

1 stop25h 55m

Chennai

Mon 13/4

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 67,953

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Thu 19/3

15:25-08:35

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 68,044

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Chennai

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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 ₹ 77,026.

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 ₹ 94,248 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 ₹ 82,378 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 February 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 6% 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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Cheap Chicago to Chennai (CHI to MAA) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 21h 20m
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 21h 20m.

  • 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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Price
Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 67,542Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,968 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 69,654Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,407 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 77,114Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,801 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,787Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,757 reviews
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