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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 40,581

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 19/9. 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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Emirates Logo
20:35 - 02:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
03:50 - 14:55MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 89,373Emirates
금, 9 10월 - 목, 19 11월
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 02:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
21h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 15:05MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 90,137Qatar Airways
수, 26 8월 - 화, 15 9월
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 02:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
21h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 15:05MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
₹ 90,137Qatar Airways
화, 25 8월 - 수, 16 9월
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
₹ 90,423British Airways
토, 12 9월 - 일, 27 9월
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
₹ 91,855British Airways
토, 23 1월 - 목, 18 2월
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
₹ 91,855British Airways
토, 23 1월 - 화, 23 2월
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
₹ 92,142Etihad Airways
목, 17 9월 - 화, 22 9월
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 02:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 08:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 92,810Etihad Airways
일, 27 9월 - 일, 4 10월
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 08:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 92,810Etihad Airways
월, 28 9월 - 월, 5 10월
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
₹ 124,033Air India
금, 28 8월 - 수, 2 9월

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Singapore Airlines flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
27 Sept
MDW17:20Chicago Midway
29h 30m
2 stops
MAA09:20Chennai
4 Oct
MAA10:30Chennai
29h 50m
2 stops
MDW05:50Chicago Midway
₹ 156,307
Singapore Airlines
27 Sept
MDW17:20Chicago Midway
29h 30m
2 stops
MAA09:20Chennai
4 Oct
MAA10:30Chennai
29h 50m
2 stops
MDW05:50Chicago Midway
₹ 158,025

Emirates flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
9 Oct
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
19 Nov
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 89,373
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
₹ 90,518
Emirates
1 Sept
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 25m
1 stop
MAA20:30Chennai
30 Sept
MAA22:05Chennai
28h 10m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 91,091

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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 15 8월 2026.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

금 9/10

20:35-02:30

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

목 19/11

03:50-14:55

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 89,373

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

수 26/8

19:20-02:50

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

화 15/9

04:20-15:05

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 90,137

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

화 25/8

19:20-02:50

1 stop21h 00m

Chennai

수 16/9

04:20-15:05

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 90,137

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 12/9

21:15-03:30

1 stop19h 45m

Chennai

일 27/9

05:35-13:50

1 stop42h 45m

₹ 90,423

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 23/1

17:10-05:35

1 stop24h 55m

Chennai

목 18/2

07:35-13:45

1 stop41h 40m

₹ 91,855

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

토 23/1

21:50-05:35

1 stop20h 15m

Chennai

화 23/2

07:35-13:45

1 stop41h 40m

₹ 91,855

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

목 17/9

20:25-20:10

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

화 22/9

10:15-15:40

1 stop39h 55m

₹ 92,142

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

일 27/9

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

일 4/10

15:40-08:35

1 stop27h 25m

₹ 92,810

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

월 28/9

20:25-08:25

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

월 5/10

10:15-08:35

1 stop32h 50m

₹ 92,810

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

금 28/8

06:00-22:20

2 stops29h 50m

Chennai

수 2/9

09:20-16:17

3 stops41h 27m

₹ 124,033

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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 ₹ 79,729 to ₹ 124,129.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 89,373.

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 ₹ 83,071.

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 ₹ 102,693 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 ₹ 87,463 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

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

18h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 18h 45m
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 45m.

  • 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,970Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,505 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,561Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,160 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 110,141Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,947 reviews
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