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Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 19:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 07:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 02:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
25h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 08:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Tue, 9 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 19:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 07:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
38h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 08:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
38h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 07:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Sun, 7 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 19:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 07:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 19:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 07:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 19:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 07:35MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
₹ 83,450Etihad Airways
Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 11 Mar
Emirates Logo
19:45 - 02:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
19h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 16:00MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl
₹ 84,112Emirates
Wed, 3 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
09:45 - 01:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAA Chennai
27h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:05 - 07:40MAA  Chennai-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
₹ 84,112Ethiopian Air
Thu, 5 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Etihad Airways
2 Nov
ORD13:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
MAA19:50Chennai
18 Nov
MAA21:50Chennai
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 83,450
Etihad Airways
2 Nov
ORD13:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
MAA19:50Chennai
20 Nov
MAA16:05Chennai
27h 00m
1 stop
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 83,545
Etihad Airways
22 Oct
ORD20:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
38h 15m
1 stop
MAA20:50Chennai
16 Nov
MAA21:50Chennai
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 83,828

Emirates flights from Chicago to Chennai

Our best Emirates deals on Chicago to Chennai flight tickets
Emirates
20 Jan
ORD19:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m
1 stop
MAA20:10Chennai
16 Feb
MAA03:55Chennai
22h 45m
1 stop
ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 85,529
Emirates
5 Nov
ORD19:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
MAA02:20Chennai
19 Nov
MAA21:45Chennai
28h 55m
1 stop
ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 85,718
Emirates
5 Nov
ORD19:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
MAA02:20Chennai
16 Nov
MAA21:45Chennai
28h 55m
1 stop
ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 85,907

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ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

13:15-19:50

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Mon 16/11

21:50-07:35

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

13:15-02:35

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Mon 15/3

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

13:15-19:50

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Tue 17/11

09:55-07:35

1 stop33h 10m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/2

13:15-15:05

1 stop38h 20m

Chennai

Mon 15/3

16:05-08:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/2

13:15-15:05

1 stop38h 20m

Chennai

Mon 22/2

16:05-07:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

13:15-19:50

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 19/11

16:05-07:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

13:15-19:50

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Wed 18/11

21:50-07:35

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/1

13:15-19:50

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 11/3

16:05-07:35

1 stop27h 00m

₹ 83,450

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

19:45-02:20

1 stop19h 05m

Chennai

Thu 18/3

21:45-16:00

1 stop28h 45m

₹ 84,112

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

09:45-01:10

1 stop27h 55m

Chennai

Tue 17/11

10:05-07:40

2 stops33h 05m

₹ 84,112

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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 ₹ 86,853 to ₹ 100,745.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 83,450.

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 ₹ 82,127.

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 ₹ 104,636 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 ₹ 91,011 on momondo.

How have Chicago to Chennai flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Chicago to Chennai flights are approximately 40% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

₹ 48,388

Fastest flight time

19h 05m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chennai from Chicago in the past 72 hours is ₹ 48,388. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Chennai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 83,450.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 19h 05m
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 05m.

  • 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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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom ₹ 77,820Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,549 reviews
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