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Cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 37,710

CHI — MAA
8 Oct — 15 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai

Fri 11/920:00 -
1 stop25h 55m
Wed 23/916:10 -
3 stops34h 00m
Deal found 6/9₹ 87,046
Sun 1/1113:10 -
1 stop25h 55m
Fri 13/1121:50 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 3/9₹ 87,140
Tue 6/1007:05 -
2 stops33h 15m
Tue 13/1010:15 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 8/9₹ 87,235
Fri 6/1118:50 -
2 stops32h 00m
Tue 17/1107:20 -
2 stops43h 15m
Deal found 7/9₹ 87,424
Thu 31/1213:10 -
1 stop38h 25m
Mon 18/116:10 -
1 stop34h 20m
Deal found 7/9₹ 87,518
Fri 25/920:25 -
1 stop25h 30m
Sat 3/1021:25 -
2 stops28h 45m
Deal found 7/9₹ 87,613
Tue 8/920:00 -
1 stop20h 40m
Mon 21/915:40 -
2 stops37h 51m
Deal found 7/9₹ 87,707
Wed 28/1014:10 -
1 stop38h 25m
Thu 12/1109:55 -
2 stops44h 52m
Deal found 7/9₹ 87,802
Wed 28/1014:10 -
1 stop38h 25m
Wed 25/1116:10 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 4/9₹ 87,896
Sun 20/914:00 -
2 stops24h 35m
Sun 11/1018:30 -
3 stops31h 40m
Deal found 7/9₹ 87,991
Thu 29/1021:20 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 14/1121:50 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 7/9₹ 88,085
Thu 22/1010:15 -
1 stop28h 30m
Tue 10/1110:10 -
2 stops33h 00m
Deal found 6/9₹ 88,180

Find flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

Round-trip from

₹ 87,140

One-way from

₹ 37,710

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 93,945
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 30m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 50m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₹ 542,579 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (₹ 346,119 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

20:25-08:25

1 stop25h 30m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 41,207

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/11

14:10-00:35

1 stop22h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 47,823

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/11

18:50-06:40

2 stops48h 20m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 55,762

ChicagoChennai

MDW Chicago Midway - MAA Chennai

MDWMAA

Chicago Midway

Tue 15/9

06:25-03:10

3 stops34h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 56,140

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/10

20:00-07:25

2 stops48h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,274
Fastest return journey

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,841

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

11:25-10:20

2 stops36h 25m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 58,503

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/10

20:25-02:50

1 stop19h 55m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 59,354

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

20:25-20:10

1 stop37h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 59,448

ChicagoChennai

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - MAA Chennai

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

20:15-13:00

2 stops29h 15m

Chennai

Wed 31/12

00:00-12:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 61,338

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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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 79,957). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 153,204). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Chennai flights typically cost between ₹ 85,723 and ₹ 97,064 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 87,046 on Etihad Airways (16 Nov–14 Jan).

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

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?

London (LHR) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 96,848.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 45m.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

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 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chennai

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar 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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,734 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,734 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,734 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 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 Ethiopian Air, British Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Chicago to Chennai in about 20h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. 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 Cathay Pacific is currently your cheapest option to Chennai, with prices starting at ₹ 68,311. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 77,823 and ₹ 109,021, respectively. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 30% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Chennai (average of ₹ 79,957). Flying from Chicago to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 153,204). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest₹ 68,311Average₹ 92,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,823Average₹ 94,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 109,021Average₹ 138,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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