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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 31,613

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Cathay Pacific Logo
14:35 - 00:35
ORD
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 13:55
MAA
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ORD
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 65,936Cathay Pacific
Sun, 1 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
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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
₹ 66,298Cathay Pacific
Sat, 4 Apr - Wed, 13 May
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
₹ 66,478Cathay Pacific
Wed, 8 Apr - Fri, 8 May
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15:35 - 00:35
ORD
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 13:55
MAA
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ORD
23h 35m
1 stop
₹ 66,659Cathay Pacific
Sun, 22 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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14:35 - 00:35
ORD
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 07:35
MAA
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ORD
33h 05m
1 stop
₹ 66,749Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 08:10
ORD
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MAA
31h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:00 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
33h 05m
1 stop
₹ 66,840Etihad Airways
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 17 Mar
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15:35 - 00:35
ORD
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 13:55
MAA
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ORD
23h 35m
1 stop
₹ 66,930Cathay Pacific
Fri, 27 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
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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
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₹ 67,020Cathay Pacific
Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
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Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 08:35
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ORD
26h 55m
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₹ 67,201Etihad Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
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14:10 - 08:10
ORD
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MAA
31h 30m
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Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 67,291Etihad Airways
Sun, 22 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
1 Mar
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
12 Mar
MAA02:00Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 65,936
Cathay Pacific
4 Apr
ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 50m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
13 May
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,298
Cathay Pacific
8 Apr
ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
44h 50m
1 stop
MAA23:35Chennai
8 May
MAA00:50Chennai
23h 35m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,478

Air India flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
5 Aug
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
MAA21:00Chennai
30 Aug
MAA20:40Chennai
25h 00m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,569
Air India
4 Mar
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
MAA04:55Chennai
5 May
MAA11:00Chennai
34h 40m
2 stops
ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 68,285

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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 6 February 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

02:00-13:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 65,936

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

16:15-23:35

1 stop44h 50m

Chennai

Wed 13/5

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 66,298

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

16:15-23:35

1 stop44h 50m

Chennai

Fri 8/5

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 66,478

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

15:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 2/4

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 66,659

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 25/2

10:00-07:35

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 66,749

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

13:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Tue 17/3

10:00-08:35

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 66,840

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/3

15:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 66,930

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

16:15-23:35

1 stop44h 50m

Chennai

Thu 30/4

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 67,020

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

16:10-08:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 67,201

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

14:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Tue 7/4

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 67,291

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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 February is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 77,407.

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 ₹ 94,629 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 ₹ 79,485 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% 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 2% 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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Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 15m
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.

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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
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Price
Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 67,243Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,972 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 69,346Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,383 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 76,772Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,762 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,443Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,716 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 89,129Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,505 reviews
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