How long is the flight from Chicago to Chennai?

Airlines like Etihad Airways and British Airways fly from Chicago to Chennai in about 30h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 37m. The distance between Chicago and Chennai is about 13773 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai round-trip?

Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 39,653. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 65,719 and ₹ 67,774, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Chennai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Chennai flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chennai ranges from 10.0 - 330.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 330.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Chennai when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chennai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 33.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Chennai?

Consider Air India, British Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to Chennai.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Chicago to Chennai?

Travellers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 27% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 49 days in advance, which can save you up to 30% on flights from Chicago to Chennai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 49 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at ₹ 82,892. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from ₹ 95,074.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Chennai?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chennai from Chicago. Prices for April average ₹ 94,206 per person but you can even find prices for as low as ₹ 65,060. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a April flight can save you 47% on your journey compared to booking in December

What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Chicago?

Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Chicago. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chennai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Chennai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

₹ 34,958+ Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chennai

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Chennai?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 68,238 and ₹ 80,685 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was ₹ 67,443 on British Airways (20 Oct-27 Nov).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

Round-trip from	₹ 67,443
One-way from	₹ 34,958
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	₹ 74,594

British Airways
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2 total stops
42h 25m total
Chicago to Chennai

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American Airlines
26/9
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25h 51m total
Chicago to Chennai

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Mon 20/1021:15ORD - MAA

1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways

Wed 26/1107:35MAA - ORD

1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 67,443

Wed 1/1013:55ORD - MAA

1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways

Fri 31/1010:00MAA - ORD

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 67,885

Tue 21/1013:35ORD - MAA

2 stops48h 50mAir India

Tue 11/1121:45MAA - ORD

1 stop20h 15mAir India

Deal found 10/9₹ 68,503

Mon 27/1014:30ORD - MAA

1 stop21h 55mAir India

Thu 11/1206:00MAA - ORD

1 stop41h 00mAir India

Deal found 11/9₹ 68,856

Sat 4/1019:20ORD - MAA

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 28/1004:05MAA - ORD

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 70,180

Sat 25/1022:45ORD - MAA

1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1207:35MAA - ORD

1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 70,533

Sat 18/1019:40ORD - MAA

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Sun 16/1104:05MAA - ORD

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/9₹ 70,710

Wed 8/1019:40ORD - MAA

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 17/1004:20MAA - ORD

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 70,886

Thu 18/913:59ORD - MAA

2 stops28h 46mAmerican Airlines

Sun 28/915:45MAA - ORD

2 stops34h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9₹ 70,974

Mon 22/917:20MDW - MAA

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1005:35MAA - MDW

2 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 1,120,229

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Sat 31/113:10ORD - MAA

1 stop37h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 10/203:55MAA - ORD

1 stop39h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 69,474

Wed 21/111:47ORD - MAA

2 stops30h 18mBritish Airways

Tue 10/207:35MAA - ORD

1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/9₹ 72,652

Wed 1/1006:20ORD - MAA

2 stops40h 20mQatar Airways

Sun 26/1021:50MAA - ORD

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 81,744

Wed 1/1019:05ORD - MAA

2 stops51h 20mSWISS

Wed 29/1019:50MAA - ORD

3 stops27h 50mSWISS

Deal found 12/9₹ 103,372

Sun 1/220:25ORD - MAA

2 stops45h 40mBritish Airways

Wed 11/207:35MAA - ORD

1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 73,623

Fri 3/1013:55ORD - MAA

1 stop38h 10mEtihad Airways

Sun 26/1010:00MAA - ORD

1 stop33h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 79,272

Sat 31/118:35ORD - MAA

2 stops23h 30mBritish Airways

Tue 17/207:35MAA - ORD

1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 75,741

Thu 2/1013:32ORD - MAA

2 stops26h 48mQatar Airways

Sun 26/1021:50MAA - ORD

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 90,572

Sun 25/121:00ORD - MAA

2 stops45h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 8/207:35MAA - ORD

1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/9₹ 75,830

Tue 23/911:54ORD - MAA

2 stops29h 06mBritish Airways

Thu 2/1005:35MAA - ORD

2 stops44h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 76,624

Sat 22/1117:00ORD - MAA

2 stops25h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 1/405:35MAA - ORD

1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 84,922

Sat 22/1111:48ORD - MAA

2 stops30h 17mBritish Airways

Thu 27/1107:35MAA - ORD

2 stops41h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 89,336

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Thu 18/913:59ORD - MAA

2 stops28h 46mAmerican Airlines

Fri 3/1015:45MAA - ORD

2 stops28h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9₹ 70,974

Mon 22/919:20ORD - MAA

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 10/1004:20MAA - ORD

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 71,063

Mon 22/917:20MDW - MAA

2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1005:35MAA - MDW

2 stops37h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 1,120,229

Mon 29/913:55ORD - MAA

1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways

Wed 29/1003:55MAA - ORD

1 stop39h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9₹ 70,621

Tue 30/913:35ORD - MAA

2 stops47h 05mAir India

Sun 2/1120:40MAA - ORD

2 stops26h 20mAir India

Deal found 12/9₹ 69,032

Sat 4/1019:20ORD - MAA

1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 31/1021:50MAA - ORD

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9₹ 70,180

Sat 18/1019:40ORD - MAA

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Sun 16/1104:05MAA - ORD

1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/9₹ 70,710

Mon 20/1021:15ORD - MAA

1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways

Wed 26/1107:35MAA - ORD

1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 67,443

Tue 21/1013:35ORD - MAA

2 stops48h 50mAir India

Tue 11/1121:45MAA - ORD

1 stop20h 15mAir India

Deal found 10/9₹ 68,503

Sat 25/1022:45ORD - MAA

1 stop20h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 2/1207:35MAA - ORD

1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9₹ 70,533

Mon 27/1014:30ORD - MAA

1 stop21h 55mAir India

Thu 11/1206:00MAA - ORD

1 stop41h 00mAir India

Deal found 11/9₹ 68,856

One-way flights from Chicago to Chennai
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Fri 26/916:54ORD - MAA

2 stops25h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/9₹ 34,958

Wed 17/913:55ORD - MAA

2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 37,959

Mon 27/1006:40ORD - MAA

3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 38,842

Wed 24/913:55ORD - MAA

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9₹ 39,107

Sun 30/1120:20ORD - MAA

2 stops36h 00mIndiGo

Deal found 10/9₹ 39,636

Sun 21/913:55ORD - MAA

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 39,724

Sun 4/120:20ORD - MAA

2 stops36h 00mIndiGo

Deal found 11/9₹ 39,813

Tue 7/1011:13ORD - MAA

3 stops33h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 39,989

Mon 22/913:55ORD - MAA

3 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 40,872

Sat 20/916:00ORD - MAA

2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9₹ 41,225

Tue 2/1208:00MDW - MAA

3 stops59h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9₹ 41,402

Wed 1/1009:00MDW - MAA

3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9₹ 43,256

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

13:10-14:35

1 stop37h 55m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

03:55-07:55

1 stop39h 30m

₹ 69,474

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

11:47-05:35

2 stops30h 18m

Chennai

Tue 10/2

07:35-18:45

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 72,652

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

20:25-05:35

2 stops45h 40m

Chennai

Wed 11/2

07:35-13:50

1 stop41h 45m

₹ 73,623

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

18:35-05:35

2 stops23h 30m

Chennai

Tue 17/2

07:35-18:45

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 75,741

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

21:00-05:35

2 stops45h 05m

Chennai

Sun 8/2

07:35-13:50

1 stop41h 45m

₹ 75,830

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

11:54-03:30

2 stops29h 06m

Chennai

Thu 2/10

05:35-15:45

2 stops44h 40m

₹ 76,624

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/10

13:55-14:35

1 stop38h 10m

Chennai

Sun 26/10

10:00-08:55

1 stop33h 25m

₹ 79,272

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/10

06:20-09:10

2 stops40h 20m

Chennai

Sun 26/10

21:50-15:30

1 stop28h 10m

₹ 81,744

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/11

17:00-05:35

2 stops25h 05m

Chennai

Wed 1/4

05:35-18:15

1 stop23h 10m

₹ 84,922

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/11

11:48-05:35

2 stops30h 17m

Chennai

Thu 27/11

07:35-14:00

2 stops41h 55m

₹ 89,336

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Chennai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MAA?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Chennai in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Chennai?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Chennai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Chennai?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 67,587.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Chennai?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Chennai?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 53m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways from Chicago to Chennai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Chicago?
Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Chennai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chennai from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Chennai airport from Chicago. It is only a 16.5 km journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chennai’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Chennai?
Airlines like Etihad Airways and British Airways fly from Chicago to Chennai in about 30h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 37m. The distance between Chicago and Chennai is about 13773 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai round-trip?
Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 39,653. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 65,719 and ₹ 67,774, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Chennai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Chennai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Chennai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Chennai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 100). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 120). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Lufthansa	Cheapest₹ 39,653	Average₹ 118,915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Air India	Cheapest₹ 65,719	Average₹ 89,323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest₹ 67,774	Average₹ 108,976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest₹ 75,687	Average₹ 148,019	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest₹ 79,540	Average₹ 121,669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.