Which airlines fly to Chennai?

Etihad Airways, Air India and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chennai from Chicago according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chennai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Chennai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Chennai?

Air India is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Chennai

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?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport is 5 as of November 2025.

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.

₹ 43,447 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chennai in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Chennai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from ₹ 94,298 to ₹ 141,691. The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 69,161.

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12:41 - 18:30ORD-MAA

42h 19m2 stops

06:55 - 12:30MAA-ORD

40h 05m2 stops

₹ 69,161Air India

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Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

14:35 - 00:35ORD-MAA

22h 30m1 stop

02:00 - 12:55MAA-ORD

22h 25m1 stop

₹ 69,427Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 4 Mar

14:35 - 00:35ORD-MAA

22h 30m1 stop

02:00 - 12:55MAA-ORD

22h 25m1 stop

₹ 69,515Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 3 Dec - Mon, 2 Mar

14:35 - 00:35ORD-MAA

22h 30m1 stop

02:00 - 12:55MAA-ORD

22h 25m1 stop

₹ 69,604Cathay Pacific

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Tue, 13 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan

13:45 - 21:00ORD-MAA

44h 45m2 stops

08:05 - 11:10MAA-ORD

37h 35m2 stops

₹ 69,693Air India

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Tue, 31 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr

16:10 - 08:55ORD-MAA

53h 15m2 stops

18:00 - 17:20MAA-ORD

33h 50m2 stops

₹ 69,870SWISS

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Sun, 8 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar

14:20 - 08:45ORD-MAA

31h 55m2 stops

18:00 - 12:20MAA-ORD

28h 50m2 stops

₹ 70,136SWISS

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Sat, 9 May - Thu, 28 May

18:50 - 08:45ORD-MAA

50h 25m2 stops

18:00 - 16:20MAA-ORD

33h 50m2 stops

₹ 70,402SWISS

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Wed, 28 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

13:30 - 00:30ORD-MAA

23h 30m1 stop

21:40 - 11:30MAA-ORD

25h 20m2 stops

₹ 70,491Air India

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Fri, 9 Jan - Thu, 5 Mar

21:45 - 05:35ORD-MAA

20h 20m1 stop

07:35 - 18:45MAA-ORD

22h 40m1 stop

₹ 70,579British Airways

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Mon, 12 Jan - Sat, 7 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from Chicago to Chennai

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Cathay Pacific

3 Dec

ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

4 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

22h 25m

1 stop

ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 69,427

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Cathay Pacific

3 Dec

ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

2 Mar

MAA02:00Chennai

22h 25m

1 stop

ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 69,515

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Cathay Pacific

13 Jan

ORD14:35Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 30m

1 stop

MAA00:35Chennai

19 Jan

MAA02:00Chennai

22h 25m

1 stop

ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 69,604

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SWISS flights from Chicago to Chennai

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SWISS

8 Feb

ORD16:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

53h 15m

2 stops

MAA08:55Chennai

12 Mar

MAA18:00Chennai

33h 50m

2 stops

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 69,870

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SWISS

9 May

ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m

2 stops

MAA08:45Chennai

28 May

MAA18:00Chennai

28h 50m

2 stops

ORD12:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 70,136

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SWISS

28 Jan

ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

50h 25m

2 stops

MAA08:45Chennai

2 Feb

MAA18:00Chennai

33h 50m

2 stops

ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

₹ 70,402

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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

12:41-18:30

2 stops42h 19m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

06:55-12:30

2 stops40h 05m

₹ 69,161

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Wed 4/3

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 69,427

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Mon 2/3

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 69,515

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/1

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Mon 19/1

02:00-12:55

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 69,604

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

13:45-21:00

2 stops44h 45m

Chennai

Sun 19/4

08:05-11:10

2 stops37h 35m

₹ 69,693

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

16:10-08:55

2 stops53h 15m

Chennai

Thu 12/3

18:00-17:20

2 stops33h 50m

₹ 69,870

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

14:20-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

Chennai

Thu 28/5

18:00-12:20

2 stops28h 50m

₹ 70,136

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

18:50-08:45

2 stops50h 25m

Chennai

Mon 2/2

18:00-16:20

2 stops33h 50m

₹ 70,402

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/1

13:30-00:30

1 stop23h 30m

Chennai

Thu 5/3

21:40-11:30

2 stops25h 20m

₹ 70,491

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

21:45-05:35

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

07:35-18:45

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 70,579

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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 September is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 77,141.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chennai from Chicago is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as ₹ 107,577. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Chicago to Chennai on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around ₹ 137,357. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chennai?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Chennai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chennai in the morning for as low as ₹ 96,342. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around ₹ 134,828. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 ₹ 94,010 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 ₹ 83,170 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 24% 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 November 2025, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 26% 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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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 15m.
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?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport is 5 as of November 2025.
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.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Chennai?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chicago to Chennai is Etihad Airways, representing 100% of all bookings.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom ₹ 39,829	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,579 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air India	PriceFrom ₹ 66,010	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,943 reviews	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 68,074	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,309 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 76,023	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,533 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 86,856	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,422 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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