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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai from ₹ 44,108

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MAA
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai
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 10 May 2026.

Tue 15/914:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 28/921:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5₹ 85,193
Mon 3/821:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 26/816:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5₹ 85,288
Wed 7/1014:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop38h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 26/1021:40
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5₹ 85,382
Thu 27/821:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/916:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5₹ 85,949
Fri 28/821:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop36h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/904:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5₹ 86,421
Tue 20/1020:35
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Thu 12/1121:45
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 7/5₹ 86,704
Tue 25/821:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/904:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5₹ 86,988
Thu 31/1213:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/210:00
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5₹ 87,082
Fri 28/814:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/904:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5₹ 87,177
Wed 2/914:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/921:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5₹ 87,271
Sat 15/821:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 29/810:15
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5₹ 87,743
Mon 27/721:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/821:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/5₹ 88,027

Find 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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 85,193

One-way from

₹ 44,108

Popular in

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 110,694
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 05m total
  • Chicago to Chennai
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Cheapest return flight

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

20:10-11:10

2 stops28h 30m

Chennai

Sat 29/8

15:40-18:15

2 stops37h 05m

₹ 118,061

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/6

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

Chennai

Wed 10/6

04:05-08:35

1 stop39h 00m

₹ 132,040

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

19:20-02:40

1 stop20h 50m

Chennai

Fri 28/8

03:55-15:54

2 stops46h 29m

₹ 134,401

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/10

11:25-10:20

2 stops36h 25m

Chennai

Tue 1/12

20:30-18:25

2 stops33h 25m

₹ 135,629

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/6

14:59-02:40

2 stops49h 11m

Chennai

Thu 25/6

03:55-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 152,158

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

21:40-04:55

3 stops44h 45m

Chennai

Sat 26/9

18:00-12:35

2 stops29h 05m

₹ 158,580

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/9

21:40-04:55

3 stops44h 45m

Chennai

Mon 28/9

20:40-12:00

3 stops25h 50m

₹ 161,130

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

21:40-04:55

3 stops44h 45m

Chennai

Thu 17/9

18:00-12:55

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 161,886

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

16:30-08:55

3 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Tue 14/7

20:40-12:35

2 stops26h 25m

₹ 170,386

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

16:30-08:55

3 stops29h 55m

Chennai

Wed 22/7

18:00-15:55

2 stops32h 25m

₹ 170,386

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

Booking 48 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 80,093). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 158,108). 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

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 10 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways,British Airways, andAir India 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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,435 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,969 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,957 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,435 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tom,May 2026

JFK - AUH

Everything was good except the lie flat bed. The bed has a gap and is uncomfortable to lie on. The hostesses were great; the food service was reasonable and the connecting flight services and the baggage service were good. Entertainment service was also good.

Related info for your journey

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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. 3 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 Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 45m. 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 ₹ 70,315. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from ₹ 77,125, and British Airways, from ₹ 83,645. Air India is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai (average of ₹ 80,093). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 158,108). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest₹ 70,315Average₹ 137,825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,125Average₹ 110,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 83,645Average₹ 144,885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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