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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 32,749

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MAA
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 65,407

One-way from

₹ 32,749

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 87,330
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/3-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 30m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 613,071 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 304,433 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 12 January 2026.

Wed 4/313:10
ORD
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MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/516:35
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/1₹ 65,407
Wed 4/313:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/516:35
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/1₹ 65,497
Mon 16/213:30
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop35h 55m
Air India
Tue 31/314:30
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop31h 10m
Air India
Deal found 11/1₹ 65,678
Fri 27/213:30
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop27h 55m
Air India
Sun 15/314:30
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop32h 30m
Air India
Deal found 10/1₹ 65,858
Sat 28/212:59
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops43h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:40
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1₹ 65,948
Thu 12/314:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/415:45
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/1₹ 66,039
Sun 15/314:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/416:35
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 66,219
Mon 26/113:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/216:10
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 66,309
Fri 30/113:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop38h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/415:45
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 66,400
Fri 27/213:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/315:45
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/1₹ 66,490
Sun 8/213:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/210:00
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/1₹ 66,670
Thu 12/213:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/216:10
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/1₹ 66,760

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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 12 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Chennai that are best for you.

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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

13:30-22:40

1 stop21h 40m

Chennai

Sat 11/4

09:50-11:10

1 stop35h 50m

₹ 65,858

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

Chennai

Wed 11/3

16:10-08:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 67,663

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

13:10-02:30

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Sun 8/3

10:00-07:35

1 stop33h 05m

₹ 67,663

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

13:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

Chennai

Mon 23/2

16:10-07:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 67,663

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

13:10-02:30

1 stop25h 50m

Chennai

Sat 7/3

16:10-07:35

1 stop26h 55m

₹ 75,151

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

14:35-00:35

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 23/4

01:30-14:25

1 stop23h 25m

₹ 75,331

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

13:30-15:05

1 stop38h 05m

Chennai

Sat 21/2

14:30-11:30

1 stop32h 30m

₹ 85,616

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 22/5

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

Chennai

Sun 7/6

15:45-08:45

1 stop27h 30m

₹ 92,292

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

13:10-22:40

1 stop23h 00m

Chennai

Tue 30/6

11:00-11:10

1 stop34h 40m

₹ 96,442

ChicagoChennai

MDW - MAA

MDWMAA

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

09:40-03:30

2 stops31h 20m

Chennai

Wed 27/5

05:35-08:45

2 stops37h 40m

₹ 1,343,688

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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 9 January 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 ₹ 58,821). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 81,375). 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.

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?

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.

New Delhi (DEL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 30% 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 ₹ 69,073.

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 20m.

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 Air India and Etihad Airways fly from Chicago to Chennai in about 19h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. 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 Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 69,264. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 76,591 and ₹ 76,682, respectively. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 25% 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 ₹ 58,821). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 81,375). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 12 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 69,264Average₹ 105,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 76,591Average₹ 123,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 76,682Average₹ 112,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,351Average₹ 131,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 89,023Average₹ 136,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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