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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 40,601

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 1/9. 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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British Airways Logo
21:15 - 03:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
05:35 - 13:50MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
₹ 90,469British Airways
Sat, 12 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 08:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:25 - 15:40MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 45m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 90,469Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Cathay Pacific Logo
16:15 - 23:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
44h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 13:55MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 90,469Cathay Pacific
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 08:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:30 - 15:40MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 40m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 90,469Multiple Airlines
Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 05:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
24h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 13:45MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
₹ 91,807British Airways
Sat, 23 Jan - Thu, 18 Feb
British Airways Logo
21:50 - 05:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
20h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
07:35 - 13:45MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
₹ 91,807British Airways
Sat, 23 Jan - Tue, 23 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
37h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 15:40MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 92,189Etihad Airways
Thu, 17 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
37h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:40MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 92,284Etihad Airways
Mon, 28 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
Air India Logo
10:59 - 20:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
47h 26m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
14:00 - 21:58MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
42h 28m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 115,976Air India
Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Air India Logo
06:00 - 22:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
29h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
09:20 - 16:17MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 27m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Rome Fiumicino New York John F Kennedy Intl
₹ 124,097Air India
Fri, 28 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep

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Emirates flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
1 Sept
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 25m
1 stop
MAA20:30Chennai
14 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
22h 10m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 90,565
Emirates
23 Aug
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA03:00Chennai
15 Sept
MAA22:05Chennai
28h 20m
1 stop
ORD15:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,138
Emirates
31 Aug
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
10 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
22h 20m
1 stop
ORD15:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,902

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Qatar Airways
30 Sept
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
MAA02:40Chennai
7 Oct
MAA04:20Chennai
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 90,947
Qatar Airways
28 Oct
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
24 Nov
MAA03:25Chennai
22h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,616
Qatar Airways
28 Oct
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
MAA02:20Chennai
2 Dec
MAA04:05Chennai
21h 55m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,998

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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 17 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chennai that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/9

21:15-03:30

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

Sun 27/9

05:35-13:50

1 stop42h 45m

₹ 90,469
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

20:25-08:25

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

21:25-15:40

2 stops28h 45m

₹ 90,469

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/10

16:15-23:35

1 stop44h 50m

Chennai

Mon 19/10

00:50-13:55

1 stop23h 35m

₹ 90,469

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

20:25-08:25

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Mon 21/9

16:30-15:40

2 stops33h 40m

₹ 90,469

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/1

17:10-05:35

1 stop24h 55m

Chennai

Thu 18/2

07:35-13:45

1 stop41h 40m

₹ 91,807

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/1

21:50-05:35

1 stop20h 15m

Chennai

Tue 23/2

07:35-13:45

1 stop41h 40m

₹ 91,807

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

20:25-20:10

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

Tue 22/9

10:15-15:40

1 stop39h 55m

₹ 92,189

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/9

20:25-20:10

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

Tue 13/10

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 92,284

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/9

10:59-20:55

2 stops47h 26m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

14:00-21:58

3 stops42h 28m

₹ 115,976

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/8

06:00-22:20

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

Wed 2/9

09:20-16:17

3 stops41h 27m

₹ 124,097

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 79,770 to ₹ 130,306.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 90,469.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chennai?

The month of April is another great option to travel to Chennai, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around ₹ 83,113.

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 ₹ 103,335 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 ₹ 87,890 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 14% 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 August 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Chennai

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Best price found

₹ 40,601

Fastest flight time

19h 00m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Chicago in the past 72 hours is ₹ 40,601. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 90,469.
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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 78,010Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,504 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,604Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,169 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 110,198Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,945 reviews
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