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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 37,998

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Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
03:55 - 19:29MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 04m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
₹ 84,208Etihad Airways
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Emirates Logo
20:45 - 08:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 14:55MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 85,735Emirates
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 1 Dec
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 08:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 14:55MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 85,735Emirates
Wed, 21 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 02:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
03:50 - 15:45MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 85,831Emirates
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 02:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:10 - 07:55MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 86,117Etihad Airways
Sun, 25 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 19:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 07:55MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 86,117Etihad Airways
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:10 - 00:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
22h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 12:30MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 92,991Cathay Pacific
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:10 - 00:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
22h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
02:00 - 12:30MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
₹ 93,278Cathay Pacific
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
Air India Logo
06:07 - 00:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
32h 08m3 stops San Francisco Kolkata Netaji S. Chandra New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
21:05 - 14:09MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 34m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Newark
₹ 708,891Air India
Thu, 15 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Air India Logo
05:58 - 08:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
39h 22m3 stops San Francisco Vienna Intl New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
Air India Logo
21:10 - 14:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Newark
₹ 863,558Air India
Thu, 7 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
12 Oct
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
26 Oct
MAA03:55Chennai
26h 04m
2 stops
ORD19:29Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 84,208
Etihad Airways
19 Sept
ORD20:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
30 Sept
MAA21:55Chennai
21h 10m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 85,831
Etihad Airways
11 Oct
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
26 Oct
MAA21:50Chennai
32h 09m
2 stops
ORD19:29Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 86,117

Emirates flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
21 Oct
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 00m
1 stop
MAA08:05Chennai
5 Nov
MAA09:50Chennai
40h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 85,735
Emirates
12 Oct
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
26 Oct
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 25m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 85,831
Emirates
14 Oct
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
25 Nov
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 87,167

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ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/10

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

03:55-19:29

2 stops26h 04m

₹ 84,208

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/10

20:45-08:15

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Tue 1/12

09:50-14:55

1 stop40h 35m

₹ 85,735

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/10

20:35-08:05

1 stop25h 00m

Chennai

Thu 5/11

09:50-14:55

1 stop40h 35m

₹ 85,735

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/10

20:35-02:30

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

03:50-15:45

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 85,831

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

14:10-02:35

1 stop25h 55m

Chennai

Fri 6/11

16:10-07:55

1 stop27h 15m

₹ 86,117
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

14:10-19:50

1 stop19h 10m

Chennai

Wed 4/11

21:50-07:55

1 stop21h 35m

₹ 86,117

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/11

14:10-00:35

1 stop22h 55m

Chennai

Sun 13/12

02:00-12:30

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 92,991

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

14:10-00:35

1 stop22h 55m

Chennai

Tue 10/11

02:00-12:30

1 stop22h 00m

₹ 93,278

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/10

06:07-00:45

3 stops32h 08m

Chennai

Sat 31/10

21:05-14:09

2 stops27h 34m

₹ 708,891

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/1

05:58-08:50

3 stops39h 22m

Chennai

Sat 20/2

21:10-14:35

2 stops28h 55m

₹ 863,558

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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 ₹ 88,027 to ₹ 98,911.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 84,208.

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 ₹ 82,966.

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 ₹ 104,925 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 ₹ 90,127 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Chennai flights?

You could potentially save up to 26% 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 September 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 24% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

₹ 37,998

Fastest flight time

19h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Chicago in the past 72 hours is ₹ 37,998. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 84,208.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 10m
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 10m.

  • 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.

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  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Cathay PacificPriceFrom ₹ 69,005Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,486 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 78,615Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,533 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 110,130Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,924 reviews
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