Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 43,367
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 14/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MAA
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai are usually found in April or October, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 20 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2025.
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 69,298
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 69,387
Fri 28/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/102:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,422
Sat 22/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1102:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,776
Sun 30/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,865
Tue 2/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 73,812
Fri 28/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 28/102:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 73,900
Tue 2/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 76,113
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 78,326
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11₹ 79,122
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 80,361
Tue 2/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 80,450
Best flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Wed 4/218:50ORD - MAA
2 stops50h 25mSWISS
Sun 22/218:00MAA - ORD
2 stops33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 18/11₹ 70,626
Thu 26/319:00ORD - MAA
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/418:00MAA - ORD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,068
Thu 22/117:10ORD - MAA
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 31/107:35MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11₹ 71,776
Fri 24/417:55ORD - MAA
2 stops28h 20mLufthansa
Mon 27/401:55MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 17/11₹ 73,369
Wed 14/117:10ORD - MAA
1 stop24h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 2/207:35MAA - ORD
2 stops40h 27mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/11₹ 75,140
Mon 12/116:10ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 05mSWISS
Mon 2/218:00MAA - ORD
2 stops33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/11₹ 78,414
Tue 31/320:15ORD - MAA
3 stops50h 00mSWISS
Sun 19/415:25MAA - ORD
2 stops35h 00mSWISS
Deal found 17/11₹ 78,945
Fri 24/421:15ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 28/405:35MAA - ORD
1 stop23h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/11₹ 79,742
Sun 22/221:05ORD - MAA
3 stops48h 10mSWISS
Sun 15/318:00MAA - ORD
2 stops33h 50mSWISS
Deal found 19/11₹ 80,096
Last-minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai
Discover last-minute flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Data last updated 20 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sat 22/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1102:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,776
Fri 28/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 29/102:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,422
Fri 28/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 28/102:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 73,900
Sun 30/1114:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 23/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 71,865
Tue 2/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 73,812
Tue 2/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 76,113
Tue 2/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 13/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 80,450
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 69,298
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 69,387
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1202:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/11₹ 79,122
Wed 3/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 80,361
Fri 5/1214:35ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 5/302:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11₹ 78,326
One-way flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai
Search for one-way flight options from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 November 2025.
Wed 14/114:50ORD - MAA
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11₹ 43,367
Tue 25/1118:35ORD - MAA
3 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11₹ 43,721
Thu 8/115:25ORD - MAA
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11₹ 44,606
Thu 8/113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/11₹ 45,402
Wed 31/1213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11₹ 46,110
Thu 8/111:50ORD - MAA
2 stops34h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 20/11₹ 46,818
Sat 3/118:50ORD - MAA
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11₹ 47,084
Fri 2/113:30ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mAir India
Deal found 18/11₹ 47,261
Thu 1/118:50ORD - MAA
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11₹ 47,703
Mon 5/114:50ORD - MAA
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11₹ 48,411
Wed 31/1213:10ORD - MAA
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11₹ 49,296
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 20 November 2025.
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Return
Price
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/2
18:50-08:45
2 stops50h 25m
Chennai
Sun 22/2
18:00-16:20
2 stops33h 50m
₹ 70,626
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 26/3
19:00-08:45
2 stops27h 15m
Chennai
Wed 29/4
18:00-12:20
2 stops28h 50m
₹ 71,068
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 22/1
17:10-05:35
1 stop24h 55m
Chennai
Sat 31/1
07:35-18:45
1 stop22h 40m
₹ 71,776
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 24/4
17:55-08:45
2 stops28h 20m
Chennai
Mon 27/4
01:55-12:55
1 stop21h 30m
₹ 73,369
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 14/1
17:10-05:35
1 stop24h 55m
Chennai
Mon 2/2
07:35-12:32
2 stops40h 27m
₹ 75,140
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 12/1
16:10-08:45
2 stops29h 05m
Chennai
Mon 2/2
18:00-16:20
2 stops33h 50m
₹ 78,414
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 31/3
20:15-08:45
3 stops50h 00m
Chennai
Sun 19/4
15:25-15:55
2 stops35h 00m
₹ 78,945
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 24/4
21:15-03:30
1 stop19h 45m
Chennai
Tue 28/4
05:35-18:15
1 stop23h 10m
₹ 79,742
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 22/2
21:05-08:45
3 stops48h 10m
Chennai
Sun 15/3
18:00-17:20
2 stops33h 50m
₹ 80,096
ChicagoChennai
ORD - MAA
ORDMAA
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/1
18:50-06:35
2 stops48h 15m
₹ 47,084
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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Chennai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to Chennai. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 60,271). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 80,538). 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 ORD to MAA?
Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 20 November 2025.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 25% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 101,867.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 11m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 20 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andLufthansa
from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Chennai from Chicago O'Hare Intl?
Chennai (MAA), located 16.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai. 5 airlines have flights to Chennai from Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Chennai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.
How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Airlines like SWISS, British Airways, and Lufthansa fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in about 24h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 30m. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai return from ₹ 39,755. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from ₹ 65,888, and Etihad Airways, from ₹ 67,949. Lufthansa is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 60,271). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 80,538). 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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