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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 29,042

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAA
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Chennai are usually found in April or September, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai
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 11 December 2025.

Wed 31/1213:30ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Tue 3/221:40MAA - ORD
2 stops25h 20mAir India
Deal found 10/12₹ 89,742
Wed 31/1221:45ORD - MAA
2 stops45h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 4/207:35MAA - ORD
1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 89,832
Tue 30/1217:10ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 28/107:35MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 89,922
Wed 31/1213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Fri 6/215:45MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 91,275
Wed 31/1221:45ORD - MAA
2 stops45h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 6/207:35MAA - ORD
1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 92,989
Wed 31/1221:45ORD - MAA
2 stops45h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 2/207:35MAA - ORD
2 stops47h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 93,800
Tue 30/1217:10ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 26/107:35MAA - ORD
2 stops47h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 93,891
Wed 31/1213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/216:10MAA - ORD
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 94,342
Wed 31/1217:10ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 5/207:35MAA - ORD
2 stops47h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 94,432
Wed 31/1217:10ORD - MAA
2 stops25h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 3/207:35MAA - ORD
2 stops45h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 95,694
Mon 29/1215:54ORD - MAA
2 stops26h 11mBritish Airways
Wed 28/107:35MAA - ORD
1 stop41h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 97,047
Sun 28/1219:40ORD - MAA
2 stops46h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 28/107:35MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/12₹ 97,138

Find flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Chennai (MAA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 68,276

One-way from

₹ 29,042

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 129,878
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  • Air India
  • 14/1-3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 40m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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  • Air India
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 05m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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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, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

17:10-05:35

1 stop24h 55m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

07:35-07:23

2 stops35h 18m

₹ 75,942

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

09:02-05:35

2 stops33h 03m

Chennai

Mon 16/2

07:35-18:45

1 stop22h 40m

₹ 78,377

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

13:10-02:30

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

16:10-07:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 79,279

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

18:35-08:45

3 stops50h 40m

Chennai

Mon 30/3

18:00-15:55

2 stops32h 25m

₹ 88,118

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

21:05-08:45

3 stops48h 10m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

20:00-13:45

2 stops52h 15m

₹ 97,138

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

21:05-08:45

3 stops48h 10m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

20:00-13:45

2 stops52h 15m

₹ 97,138

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

16:10-08:45

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Tue 24/3

18:00-13:10

3 stops29h 40m

₹ 97,859

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

19:05-03:30

1 stop21h 55m

Chennai

Thu 2/7

05:35-14:00

2 stops42h 55m

₹ 98,941

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

15:40-04:55

3 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Thu 14/5

18:00-15:55

2 stops32h 25m

₹ 101,286

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

16:10-08:45

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Fri 20/2

18:00-12:10

3 stops29h 40m

₹ 101,828

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

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 87 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,421). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 81,534). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Chennai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Chennai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 29% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Chennai on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 69,054.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Chennai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 24h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 35m. 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 ₹ 40,514. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 67,146 and ₹ 69,245, respectively. Users have found that Lufthansa is 56% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 61,421). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 81,534). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest₹ 40,514Average₹ 112,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 67,146Average₹ 104,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,245Average₹ 99,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,330Average₹ 138,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 88,350Average₹ 136,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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