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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 40,108

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 19/8. 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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09:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:05 - 14:30
MAA
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ORD
21h 55m
1 stop
₹ 101,224Multiple Airlines
Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
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20:25 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
19h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
22h 05m
1 stop
₹ 101,702Etihad Airways
Thu, 6 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep
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09:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 23:59
MAA
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ORD
30h 34m
2 stops
₹ 101,988Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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19:17 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
44h 53m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 40m
1 stop
₹ 102,275Qatar Airways
Sat, 8 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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06:00 - 02:40
ORD
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MAA
34h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
03:55 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 40m
1 stop
₹ 102,466Qatar Airways
Sun, 9 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep
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06:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
34h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
04:20 - 15:05
MAA
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ORD
21h 15m
1 stop
₹ 103,803Qatar Airways
Sat, 22 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep
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09:00 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
31h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:55 - 06:20
MAA
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ORD
36h 55m
2 stops
₹ 103,994Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
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09:00 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
31h 00m
2 stops
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03:25 - 19:55
MAA
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ORD
28h 00m
2 stops
₹ 104,089Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 24 Nov
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08:02 - 02:50
ORD
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MAA
32h 18m
2 stops
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04:20 - 23:59
MAA
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ORD
30h 09m
2 stops
₹ 104,185Multiple Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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20:35 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
19h 25m
1 stop
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04:05 - 15:45
MAA
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ORD
22h 10m
1 stop
₹ 104,280Emirates
Fri, 7 Aug - Sat, 5 Sep

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Emirates flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
7 Aug
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
MAA02:30Chennai
5 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
22h 10m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 104,280
Emirates
18 Nov
ORD19:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
MAA02:15Chennai
17 Dec
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 104,662
Emirates
21 Nov
ORD19:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
MAA02:15Chennai
16 Dec
MAA03:50Chennai
22h 35m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 108,004

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
6 Aug
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
5 Sept
MAA04:05Chennai
22h 05m
1 stop
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 101,702
Etihad Airways
8 Aug
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 40m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
3 Sept
MAA21:55Chennai
21h 10m
1 stop
ORD08:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 104,471
Etihad Airways
18 Oct
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 20m
1 stop
MAA02:50Chennai
11 Nov
MAA16:10Chennai
27h 15m
1 stop
ORD07:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 104,567

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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 12 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/10

09:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

04:05-14:30

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 101,224

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

₹ 101,702

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

09:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Thu 24/9

03:55-23:59

2 stops30h 34m

₹ 101,988

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

19:17-02:40

2 stops44h 53m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

03:55-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 102,275

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

06:00-02:40

2 stops34h 10m

Chennai

Thu 3/9

03:55-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 102,466

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/8

06:00-02:50

2 stops34h 20m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

04:20-15:05

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 103,803

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

09:00-02:50

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

03:55-06:20

2 stops36h 55m

₹ 103,994

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

09:00-02:30

2 stops31h 00m

Chennai

Tue 24/11

03:25-19:55

2 stops28h 00m

₹ 104,089

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

08:02-02:50

2 stops32h 18m

Chennai

Wed 9/9

04:20-23:59

2 stops30h 09m

₹ 104,185
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/8

20:35-02:30

1 stop19h 25m

Chennai

Sat 5/9

04:05-15:45

1 stop22h 10m

₹ 104,280

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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 ₹ 57,106.

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 ₹ 101,527 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 ₹ 88,524 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 40% 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 ₹ 77,979Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,452 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 84,571Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,047 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom ₹ 110,154Free CancellationRating
5.5
2,959 reviews
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