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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 32,144

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Air India Logo
13:30 - 08:55
ORD
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MAA
31h 55m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 12:30
MAA
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ORD
25h 20m
1 stop
₹ 66,492Air India
Sun, 22 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar
Air India Logo
13:30 - 00:30
ORD
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MAA
23h 30m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 12:30
MAA
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ORD
25h 20m
1 stop
₹ 66,952Air India
Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
Air India Logo
14:30 - 04:55
ORD
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MAA
27h 55m
1 stop
Air India Logo
21:40 - 12:30
MAA
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ORD
25h 20m
2 stops
₹ 67,686Air India
Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 30m
1 stop
₹ 67,778Etihad Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Wed, 15 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
21h 25m
1 stop
₹ 67,870Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
25h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:50 - 07:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 15m
1 stop
₹ 67,962Etihad Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 07:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
₹ 68,146Etihad Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Air India Logo
13:30 - 22:40
ORD
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MAA
21h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:00 - 12:30
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
2 stops
₹ 68,237Air India
Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 20m
1 stop
₹ 68,421Etihad Airways
Thu, 26 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
₹ 68,513Etihad Airways
Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 28 Mar

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
9 Feb
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 15m
1 stop
MAA19:55Chennai
15 Apr
MAA16:35Chennai
26h 30m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 67,778
Etihad Airways
18 Feb
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
11 Mar
MAA21:40Chennai
21h 25m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 67,870
Etihad Airways
9 Feb
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
26 Feb
MAA15:50Chennai
27h 15m
1 stop
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 67,962

Air India flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Air India deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Air India
22 Feb
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
MAA08:55Chennai
15 Mar
MAA21:40Chennai
25h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,492
Air India
22 Feb
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:30Chennai
14 Mar
MAA21:40Chennai
25h 20m
1 stop
ORD12:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 66,952
Air India
15 Mar
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 55m
1 stop
MAA04:55Chennai
22 Mar
MAA21:40Chennai
25h 20m
2 stops
ORD12:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 67,686

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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 29 January 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

13:30-08:55

1 stop31h 55m

Chennai

Sun 15/3

21:40-12:30

1 stop25h 20m

₹ 66,492

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

13:30-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

21:40-12:30

1 stop25h 20m

₹ 66,952

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

14:30-04:55

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Sun 22/3

21:40-12:30

2 stops25h 20m

₹ 67,686

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

16:35-08:35

1 stop26h 30m

₹ 67,778

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

13:10-02:30

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

21:40-08:35

1 stop21h 25m

₹ 67,870

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

13:10-02:30

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Thu 26/2

15:50-07:35

1 stop27h 15m

₹ 67,962

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

16:10-07:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 68,146

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

13:30-22:40

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 14/3

20:00-12:30

2 stops27h 00m

₹ 68,237

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

15:45-08:35

1 stop27h 20m

₹ 68,421

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Sat 28/3

16:10-08:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 68,513

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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 ₹ 78,524.

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 ₹ 96,379 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 ₹ 80,820 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 8% 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 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
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 70,510Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,375 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 77,970Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,978 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom ₹ 78,062Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,756 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 78,743Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,705 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom ₹ 90,625Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,490 reviews
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