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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 41,194

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Emirates Logo
20:35 - 20:30
ORD
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MAA
37h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 14:55
MAA
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ORD
28h 40m
1 stop
₹ 87,336Emirates
Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
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
₹ 87,811Etihad Airways
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep
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
₹ 87,906Etihad Airways
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 27 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
₹ 88,002Etihad Airways
Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
24h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
39h 55m
1 stop
₹ 88,382Etihad Airways
Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 29 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
₹ 88,763Etihad Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 02:25
ORD
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MAA
18h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 88,953Etihad Airways
Tue, 11 Aug - Sun, 30 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
₹ 89,048Etihad Airways
Fri, 14 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
31h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
28h 15m
1 stop
₹ 89,143Etihad Airways
Fri, 10 Jul - Fri, 21 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 02:40
MDW
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MAA
29h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 09:40
MAA
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MDW
40h 15m
2 stops
₹ 135,285Multiple Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Sun, 5 Jul

Emirates flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
28 Oct
ORD20:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
24 Nov
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 87,336
Emirates
28 Oct
ORD20:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 00m
1 stop
MAA08:15Chennai
25 Nov
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 89,999
Emirates
14 Oct
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
4 Nov
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 92,378

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
28 Aug
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
6 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
22h 05m
1 stop
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 87,811
Etihad Airways
2 Sept
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
27 Sept
MAA21:55Chennai
21h 10m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 87,906
Etihad Airways
15 Aug
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
MAA02:25Chennai
29 Aug
MAA16:05Chennai
27h 00m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 88,002

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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 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

20:35-20:30

1 stop37h 25m

Chennai

Thu 12/11

21:45-14:55

1 stop28h 40m

₹ 87,336

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/8

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Sun 6/9

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 87,811
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 87,906

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Sat 29/8

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 88,002

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

21:10-08:25

1 stop24h 45m

Chennai

Sat 29/8

10:15-15:40

1 stop39h 55m

₹ 88,382

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Sun 30/8

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 88,763

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

21:10-02:25

1 stop18h 45m

Chennai

Sun 30/8

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 88,953

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/8

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Tue 1/9

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 89,048

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/7

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

Chennai

Fri 21/8

21:55-15:40

1 stop28h 15m

₹ 89,143

ChicagoChennai

MDW - MAA

MDWMAA

Chicago Midway

Tue 23/6

10:25-02:40

2 stops29h 45m

Chennai

Sun 5/7

03:55-09:40

2 stops40h 15m

₹ 135,285

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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 ₹ 58,129.

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 ₹ 99,584 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 ₹ 88,192 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 May 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 1% 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

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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport?

  • 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 ₹ 70,826Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,957 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,687Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,437 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,254Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,975 reviews
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