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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 31,869

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAA
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 2 March 2026.

Sun 29/314:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 13/410:15
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2₹ 67,654
Sun 5/417:55
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops28h 20m
Lufthansa
Sat 2/501:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/2₹ 67,745
Mon 23/314:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/410:15
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3₹ 67,836
Thu 3/916:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop45h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 14/900:50
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop24h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/2₹ 67,927
Sun 5/414:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/416:35
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2₹ 68,291
Mon 9/315:35
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/421:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 68,382
Mon 30/314:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 27/416:35
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2₹ 68,474
Mon 30/313:10
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/404:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 68,656
Wed 15/416:15
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop44h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/516:35
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 68,747
Sun 12/417:55
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops28h 20m
Lufthansa
Sat 16/501:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/2₹ 68,929
Fri 3/414:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/516:35
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3₹ 69,111
Sat 14/306:55
MDW
-
MAA
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/301:50
MAA
-
MDW
2 stops30h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3₹ 136,128

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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 67,654

One-way from

₹ 31,869

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Cheapest in

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Average price

₹ 84,772
Etihad Airways
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  • 29/3-13/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 30m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 30m total
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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

19:05-04:55

2 stops23h 20m

Chennai

Tue 26/5

01:55-12:55

1 stop21h 30m

₹ 73,755

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

21:20-04:55

3 stops45h 05m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

18:00-15:55

2 stops32h 25m

₹ 82,587

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/4

21:30-04:55

3 stops44h 55m

Chennai

Sun 26/4

18:00-12:35

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 84,317

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

14:40-08:45

2 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Thu 20/8

01:55-19:55

1 stop28h 30m

₹ 84,772

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

21:20-04:55

3 stops45h 05m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

18:00-12:35

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 93,696

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

21:20-04:55

3 stops45h 05m

Chennai

Wed 15/4

18:00-12:35

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 93,696

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

15:40-04:55

3 stops26h 45m

Chennai

Sun 3/5

18:00-12:35

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 95,426

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

17:10-05:10

2 stops25h 30m

Chennai

Sun 28/6

20:10-15:10

2 stops29h 30m

₹ 95,972

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

14:20-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

Chennai

Wed 17/6

20:40-12:00

3 stops25h 50m

₹ 102,619

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/6

14:40-08:45

2 stops31h 35m

Chennai

Mon 13/7

01:55-19:55

1 stop28h 30m

₹ 106,899

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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 27 February 2026.

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 74 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,092). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 83,042). 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’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 31% 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 ₹ 69,715.

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 13m.

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 4 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 SWISS fly from Chicago to Chennai in about 45h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Chicago and Chennai is about 13773 km.

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

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 67,788. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 69,908 and ₹ 77,394, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 26% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 57,092). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 83,042). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 67,788Average₹ 132,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,908Average₹ 111,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 77,394Average₹ 99,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,070Average₹ 132,694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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