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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 42,018

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Chennai departing on 19/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Multiple Airlines Logo
09:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 30m
1 stop
₹ 101,757Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Oman Air Logo
11:10 - 07:25
ORD
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MAA
33h 45m
2 stops
Oman Air Logo
15:30 - 06:50
MAA
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ORD
49h 50m
2 stops
₹ 101,948Oman Air
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
20h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:25 - 23:59
MAA
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ORD
31h 04m
2 stops
₹ 102,329Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
06:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
34h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 30m
1 stop
₹ 102,424Qatar Airways
Sat, 15 Aug - Tue, 29 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
19h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:55 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
21h 10m
1 stop
₹ 102,615Etihad Airways
Sat, 26 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
21h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 23:59
MAA
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ORD
30h 24m
2 stops
₹ 102,710Qatar Airways
Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 11:10
ORD
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MAA
29h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 30m
1 stop
₹ 102,805Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:20 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
36h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 07:55
MAA
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ORD
39h 30m
1 stop
₹ 102,996Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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20:25 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
19h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 16:10
MAA
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ORD
42h 25m
2 stops
₹ 103,187Multiple Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Sat, 19 Sep
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 13:45
ORD
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MAA
31h 05m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:50 - 09:40
MAA
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ORD
46h 20m
2 stops
₹ 103,282Turkish Airlines
Wed, 23 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
26 Sept
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
28 Sept
MAA21:55Chennai
21h 10m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 102,615
Etihad Airways
19 Nov
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 05m
1 stop
MAA19:55Chennai
28 Nov
MAA03:55Chennai
39h 30m
1 stop
ORD07:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 102,996
Etihad Airways
10 Oct
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
23 Jan
MAA16:10Chennai
27h 15m
1 stop
ORD07:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 105,378

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
23 Sept
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
2 stops
MAA13:45Chennai
6 Oct
MAA21:50Chennai
46h 20m
2 stops
ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 103,282
Turkish Airlines
7 Jul
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 50m
2 stops
MAA13:45Chennai
18 Jul
MAA19:00Chennai
49h 10m
2 stops
ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 120,146
Turkish Airlines
8 Jul
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
2 stops
MAA13:50Chennai
20 Jul
MAA21:50Chennai
46h 20m
2 stops
ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 122,338

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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 3 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

09:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

04:05-15:05

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 101,757

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

11:10-07:25

2 stops33h 45m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

15:30-06:50

2 stops49h 50m

₹ 101,948

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/10

19:20-02:40

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

03:25-23:59

2 stops31h 04m

₹ 102,329

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

06:00-02:50

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

04:05-15:05

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 102,424
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

21:10-02:50

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

21:55-08:35

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 102,615

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/10

19:20-02:50

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Sun 25/10

04:05-23:59

2 stops30h 24m

₹ 102,710

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

19:20-11:10

2 stops29h 20m

Chennai

Tue 29/9

04:05-15:05

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 102,805

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

20:20-19:55

1 stop36h 05m

Chennai

Sat 28/11

03:55-07:55

1 stop39h 30m

₹ 102,996

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Sat 19/9

08:15-16:10

2 stops42h 25m

₹ 103,187

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

20:10-13:45

2 stops31h 05m

Chennai

Tue 6/10

21:50-09:40

2 stops46h 20m

₹ 103,282

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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 January is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 56,977.

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 ₹ 102,107 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 ₹ 89,181 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 July 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 30% 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 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 18h 40m
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 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.

  • 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
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,802Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,473 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,380Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,095 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 109,905Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,957 reviews
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