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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 44,520

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Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
19h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
₹ 99,049Etihad Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 25 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 02:20
ORD
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MAA
30h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:05 - 14:30
MAA
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ORD
21h 55m
1 stop
₹ 99,144Qatar Airways
Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
21h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 23:59
MAA
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ORD
30h 09m
2 stops
₹ 99,621Qatar Airways
Sun, 30 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
26h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
34h 05m
1 stop
₹ 99,716Etihad Airways
Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 23 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
20h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 40m
1 stop
₹ 100,193Qatar Airways
Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
31h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
₹ 100,288Etihad Airways
Thu, 23 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
20:20 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
44h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 40m
1 stop
₹ 100,384Qatar Airways
Thu, 6 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
37h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
₹ 100,479Etihad Airways
Mon, 20 Jul - Thu, 3 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
19h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
39h 55m
1 stop
₹ 100,574Etihad Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 02:50
MDW
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MAA
29h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 09:40
MAA
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MDW
40h 15m
2 stops
₹ 180,271Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
29 Oct
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
2 stops
MAA02:20Chennai
17 Nov
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 55m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 99,144
Qatar Airways
30 Aug
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 00m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
16 Sept
MAA04:20Chennai
30h 09m
2 stops
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 99,621
Qatar Airways
4 Sept
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA02:40Chennai
26 Sept
MAA03:55Chennai
21h 40m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 100,193

IndiGo flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best IndiGo deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
IndiGo
12 Jun
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 50m
3 stops
MAA13:45Chennai
3 Jul
MAA02:30Chennai
41h 40m
2 stops
ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 136,419
IndiGo
12 Jun
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 50m
3 stops
MAA13:45Chennai
3 Jul
MAA02:30Chennai
41h 40m
2 stops
ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 137,944
IndiGo
11 Jun
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 05m
3 stops
MAA13:45Chennai
30 Jun
MAA02:30Chennai
41h 40m
2 stops
ORD09:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 138,993

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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 6 June 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Tue 25/8

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 99,049

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

09:00-02:20

2 stops30h 50m

Chennai

Tue 17/11

04:05-14:30

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 99,144

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

19:20-02:50

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

04:20-23:59

2 stops30h 09m

₹ 99,621

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

14:00-02:50

1 stop26h 20m

Chennai

Sun 23/8

16:05-15:40

1 stop34h 05m

₹ 99,716
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

19:20-02:40

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

03:55-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 100,193

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/7

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

Chennai

Thu 30/7

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 100,288

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

20:20-02:50

2 stops44h 00m

Chennai

Tue 1/9

03:55-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 100,384

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/7

20:25-20:10

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 100,479

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

10:15-15:40

1 stop39h 55m

₹ 100,574

ChicagoChennai

MDW - MAA

MDWMAA

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/7

10:25-02:50

2 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Sat 18/7

03:55-09:40

2 stops40h 15m

₹ 180,271

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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 ₹ 57,008.

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 ₹ 100,185 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 ₹ 89,611 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 33% 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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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 ₹ 77,845Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,450 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,426Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,028 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 109,965Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,959 reviews
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