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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 41,961

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 5/9. 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 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
31h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:25 - 15:30
MAA
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ORD
22h 35m
1 stop
₹ 101,619Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 13:50
ORD
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MAA
31h 10m
2 stops
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00:15 - 18:20
MAA
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ORD
29h 35m
2 stops
₹ 101,810Turkish Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 19 Nov
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20:25 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
19h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 16:10
MAA
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ORD
34h 40m
2 stops
₹ 101,905Multiple Airlines
Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 25 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
31h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 15m
1 stop
₹ 102,000Qatar Airways
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 02:20
ORD
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MAA
20h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 14:30
MAA
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ORD
21h 55m
1 stop
₹ 102,095Qatar Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov
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18:50 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
20h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:25 - 19:55
MAA
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ORD
28h 00m
2 stops
₹ 102,190Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
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15:30 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
23h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 22:30
MAA
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ORD
29h 55m
2 stops
₹ 102,285Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
19h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:40 - 15:00
MAA
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ORD
28h 50m
1 stop
₹ 102,476Etihad Airways
Sat, 8 Aug - Sun, 29 Nov
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14:00 - 01:05
ORD
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MAA
24h 35m
2 stops
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16:05 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
₹ 102,666Multiple Airlines
Sat, 22 Aug - Sat, 26 Sep
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20:35 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
19h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:05 - 15:45
MAA
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ORD
28h 10m
1 stop
₹ 102,856Emirates
Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
6 Aug
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 10m
2 stops
MAA13:50Chennai
19 Nov
MAA00:15Chennai
29h 35m
2 stops
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 101,810
Turkish Airlines
31 Aug
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 20m
2 stops
MAA12:00Chennai
22 Sept
MAA20:15Chennai
32h 30m
2 stops
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 103,427
Turkish Airlines
21 Jul
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
2 stops
MAA13:50Chennai
25 Jul
MAA19:00Chennai
49h 10m
2 stops
ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 106,472

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
8 Aug
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
29 Nov
MAA21:40Chennai
28h 50m
1 stop
ORD15:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 102,476
Etihad Airways
4 Aug
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
7 Sept
MAA21:55Chennai
21h 10m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 103,903
Etihad Airways
29 Oct
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
MAA08:10Chennai
17 Nov
MAA10:00Chennai
40h 30m
1 stop
ORD15:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 103,998

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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 8 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

09:00-02:40

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Sat 24/10

03:25-15:30

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 101,619

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

20:10-13:50

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Thu 19/11

00:15-18:20

2 stops29h 35m

₹ 101,810

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Fri 25/9

16:00-16:10

2 stops34h 40m

₹ 101,905

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/9

09:00-02:40

2 stops31h 10m

Chennai

Sun 20/9

04:20-15:05

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 102,000
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/10

19:50-02:20

1 stop20h 00m

Chennai

Thu 26/11

04:05-14:30

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 102,095

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

18:50-02:30

1 stop20h 10m

Chennai

Sat 12/12

03:25-19:55

2 stops28h 00m

₹ 102,190

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

15:30-02:30

2 stops23h 30m

Chennai

Fri 13/11

04:05-22:30

2 stops29h 55m

₹ 102,285

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Sun 29/11

21:40-15:00

1 stop28h 50m

₹ 102,476

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/8

14:00-01:05

2 stops24h 35m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 102,666

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

20:35-02:30

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

Sat 12/9

22:05-15:45

1 stop28h 10m

₹ 102,856

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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 ₹ 56,899.

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 ₹ 101,912 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 ₹ 88,774 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

19h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 00m
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 19h 00m.

  • 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 ₹ 77,697Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,477 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,265Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,103 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 109,756Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,957 reviews
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