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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 41,552

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 9/9. 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 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:25 - 23:57
MAA
-
ORD
32h 02m
2 stops
₹ 106,094Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 18 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
25h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
₹ 106,188Etihad Airways
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
20:20 - 08:10
ORD
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MAA
24h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 07:55
MAA
-
ORD
27h 40m
1 stop
₹ 106,377Etihad Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
34h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 23:59
MAA
-
ORD
30h 24m
2 stops
₹ 106,471Multiple Airlines
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
21h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:20 - 23:59
MAA
-
ORD
30h 09m
2 stops
₹ 106,565Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Wed, 16 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
37h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 106,659Etihad Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
06:00 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
34h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:25 - 14:30
MAA
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ORD
22h 35m
1 stop
₹ 106,754Qatar Airways
Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
19h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 106,848Etihad Airways
Mon, 20 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 08:55
ORD
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MAA
27h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:20 - 23:59
MAA
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ORD
30h 09m
2 stops
₹ 106,942Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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14:35 - 00:35
ORD
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MAA
22h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 12:55
MAA
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ORD
22h 25m
1 stop
₹ 107,036Cathay Pacific
Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
1 Aug
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 30m
1 stop
MAA08:25Chennai
6 Aug
MAA16:05Chennai
27h 00m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 106,188
Etihad Airways
1 Dec
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 20m
1 stop
MAA08:10Chennai
20 Dec
MAA15:45Chennai
27h 40m
1 stop
ORD07:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 106,377
Etihad Airways
24 Jul
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 15m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
11 Aug
MAA10:15Chennai
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 106,659

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
11 Nov
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
10 Dec
MAA02:00Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 107,036
Cathay Pacific
11 Nov
ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
MAA00:35Chennai
8 Dec
MAA02:00Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 107,225

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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 28 June 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/10

09:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Wed 18/11

03:25-23:57

2 stops32h 02m

₹ 106,094

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

20:25-08:25

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Thu 6/8

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 106,188

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/12

20:20-08:10

1 stop24h 20m

Chennai

Sun 20/12

15:45-07:55

1 stop27h 40m

₹ 106,377

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-02:40

2 stops34h 10m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

04:05-23:59

2 stops30h 24m

₹ 106,471

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

19:20-02:50

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

04:20-23:59

2 stops30h 09m

₹ 106,565

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

20:25-20:10

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

Tue 11/8

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 106,659

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/10

06:00-02:40

2 stops34h 10m

Chennai

Tue 3/11

03:25-14:30

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 106,754
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/7

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Mon 3/8

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 106,848

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

19:20-08:55

2 stops27h 05m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

04:20-23:59

2 stops30h 09m

₹ 106,942

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 10/12

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 107,036

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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 ₹ 56,345.

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 ₹ 100,527 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 ₹ 88,569 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 June 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 37% 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

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
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 76,940Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,467 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 83,444Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,080 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 108,686Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,957 reviews
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