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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai from ₹ 29,886

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Chennai (CHI-MAA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Chennai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:00 - 12:45ORD-MAA
38h 15m1 stop
06:00 - 07:25MAA-ORD
35h 55m1 stop
₹ 51,423Air India
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Mon, 29 Apr - Mon, 16 Sep
12:00 - 23:35ORD-MAA
25h 05m1 stop
07:55 - 07:25MAA-ORD
34h 00m2 stops
₹ 59,855Air India
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Mon, 29 Apr - Mon, 16 Sep
12:00 - 17:10ORD-MAA
42h 40m2 stops
07:55 - 07:25MAA-ORD
34h 00m2 stops
₹ 60,773Air India
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Mon, 29 Apr - Mon, 16 Sep
16:35 - 10:10ORD-MAA
31h 05m2 stops
17:25 - 23:42MAA-ORD
40h 47m2 stops
₹ 62,693United Airlines
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Mon, 5 Aug - Mon, 28 Oct
13:30 - 20:05ORD-MAA
20h 05m1 stop
16:50 - 08:50MAA-ORD
26h 30m1 stop
₹ 69,371Etihad Airways
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Mon, 2 Sep - Wed, 2 Oct
13:30 - 20:05ORD-MAA
20h 05m1 stop
16:50 - 08:50MAA-ORD
26h 30m1 stop
₹ 73,962Etihad Airways
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Mon, 2 Sep - Wed, 18 Sep
16:00 - 00:10ORD-MAA
21h 40m1 stop
01:50 - 20:05MAA-ORD
29h 45m1 stop
₹ 74,046Lufthansa
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Wed, 18 Sep - Tue, 12 Nov
20:45 - 20:30ORD-MAA
37h 15m1 stop
03:30 - 15:45MAA-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
₹ 76,467Emirates
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Mon, 5 Aug - Sun, 27 Oct
20:45 - 02:40ORD-MAA
19h 25m1 stop
22:00 - 15:45MAA-ORD
28h 15m1 stop
₹ 77,636Emirates
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Sun, 1 Sep - Mon, 30 Sep
15:35 - 00:10ORD-MAA
22h 05m2 stops
01:50 - 12:55MAA-ORD
21h 35m1 stop
₹ 77,719Lufthansa
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Mon, 2 Sep - Tue, 17 Sep

Flights from Chicago to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Chennai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Chennai?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Chennai, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 68,787 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 162,534 and ₹ 147,758 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Chennai, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Chennai found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for ₹ 51,423 on Air India, followed by United Airlines (₹ 62,693). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as ₹ 29,886 on Etihad Airways and from ₹ 30,470 on Air India.

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Low season

September

High season

May

Cheapest flight

₹ 29,886
Best time to beat the crowds (36% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai

When to book flights from Chicago to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Chennai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Chennai

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Chennai International Airport?

    Many airlines serve the Chicago/Chennai route, but none of them provides nonstop flights. They include United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air India, British Airways, Air France, and Lufthansa. Regardless of your airline choice, you can get flights with either one or two layovers, although one-layover flights come at a higher price. Different airlines stop at various cities, but you can expect your connection flight in Denver, Boston or Atlanta, Doha, Dubai, Paris, and/or London.

  • How can I access the city center from Chennai Airport?

    Arriving passengers can access downtown Chennai using various means of ground transportation. If you choose public transportation, you can board the MTC Buses that ferry passengers from the flight hub to the city center. Alternatively, you can choose taxi services operated by the Aviation Express, City Taxi, Meru Cabs, Fast Track, and Rickshaw Cabs for about ₹500 ($6.81). You can also opt for rideshare services by Uber and Ola.

  • Are there family-friendly amenities at Chicago O'Hare airport?

    You'll find several amenities at O'Hare airport to make your family travel experience memorable. The Main Hall has a family lounge with a children's play area, complete with toys, video games, and climbing structures. You can also access mothers'rooms in Terminals 1, 2, 3, 5, and the Multi-Modal Facility. There are children's changing rooms in every restroom in each terminal.

  • How can I get from The Loop to Chicago O'Hare airport?

    Getting to the O'Hare airport from the city center is easy. You can opt to travel by shuttle bus—the Go Airport Express shuttles offer transportation from the city center to the airport. They drop you off on the lower-level roadway of the international terminal. You can also take a taxi to the airport, which is much faster, with a fare of about $25. Otherwise, you can choose pre-arranged limousine and SUV rides or rideshare transfers from Uber and Lyft.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Chennai was ₹ 358 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 616 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Chennai?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Chennai is the only airport in Chennai. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Chennai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Chennai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Chennai, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Chennai are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 134,875 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 127,538 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Chennai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Chennai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Chennai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chennai from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Chennai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Chennai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chennai from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Chennai

  • Your flight from Chicago might take off either from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). The former is the busier of the two, handling a wide range of international flights. It’s the ideal departure airport if you want modern and full-service amenities.
  • Chicago O'Hare airport lies about 14 miles from The Loop (downtown area). On the other hand, Midway Airport is located about eight miles away from the central business district. It would be best to fly from Midway if you're traveling with a tight schedule as getting to the airport is a little bit faster.
  • Would you like to relax and experience 1st class VIP treatment before departure? All Chicago airports have lounges. At O'Hare, you can access the Air France/KLM lounge, British Airways First Lounge, and SAS Lounge. At Midway, you can lay back or be productive at USO Lounge, situated in Concourse C.
  • There are several things you can do at Chicago O'Hare as you wait for your flight departure. Nature buffs will relish a visit to the Aeroponic Garden located on the Mezzanine floor of the airport's Rotunda Building. Culture enthusiasts can enjoy beautiful art pieces in the tunnel connecting Concourse B and C and Terminal 1.
  • Special assistance, such as wheelchairs and other types of special facilities for people with disabilities, is readily available at Chennai Airport. Travelers who may need such services are required to communicate this to their respective airlines in advance. Chennai International Airport (MAA) is also equipped with medical services to travelers who may need it.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Chennai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Chennai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Chennai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4087 reviews
8.3entertainment
8.1comfort
8.3crew
8.2boarding
7.9food
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Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

10.0 ExcellentJoy, Feb 2024JFK - DXB
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Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Food was not great. Crew members were created hassle with attitude at the gates and wasted my valuable time. I have been traveling in Emirates airlines many times. Over all not happy flying in Emirates airlines this time. Seats are very small and not comfortable. Seats looks like very very old and congested. It would be nice if they fix these kind of issues. I hope my next trip will be hassle free and comfortable journey in Emirates airlines. Thank you.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

This flight is always a cramped bus. The gate area was inadequate and announcements were hard to hear. The flight was delayed 45 minutes to an hour by a broken aircraft door, making our total delay from Vilnius 5 hours.

didn’t even get to go one of my returning flights cancelled and I wasn’t even in their system, vacation ruined thanks for nothing

1. Food provided was not per the selection. 2. Very old and outdated media infotainment and not much language oriented films 3. Better provide with a proper headset rather cheap in ear headphones.

Good crew and good flight but could have run on time They were waiting to collect people from connections

Very poor. Lost my luggage. Luggage never came in New Delhi from Munich and I created a lost luggage report with Lufthansa. Still waiting for luggage. Overall poor experience.

Good boarding experience, staff was very friendly. No entertainment was provided and vegan/veg food items did not taste good.

Flight delay wasn’t managed well. I was booked for the next flight for 2 days later!

The premium economy seat is one of the most comfortable that I experience. The food is also better than the ones you get in Economy, though the boarding was a missed opportunity, no priority observed, a complete mess.

plane was late. flight was very bumpy most of the way

Food could have tasted better and had more options - they ran out of vegetarian options. Considering this was business class, I don’t think that’s acceptable.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

Lost one checked bag.and wasted 30min waiting and filing missing baggage report. Very unsatisfied.

I’m not happy because I discovered there is something wrong and my miles have not been getting put on my AA account. So this needs to be fixed because I have traveled a lot since October and none of my miles are registered

This was an American Airlines flight. The crew were very unhappy and quite grumpy. Abrupt to the point of being rude. The food was dreadful. Indeed the breakfast was in edible. I will avoid AA at all costs in the future.

As expected for a BA long haul flight in economy - you get what you pay for. Good leg space, in flight entertainment and food and drink provided. Staff on the return flight (overnight) we're a bit brisk and just wanted to get everyone fed and watered before turning the lights down. We're vegetarian so ordered it separately through the booking, although when we were in flight we realised there was a normal and vegetarian option anyway, and we were given vegan. This is fine, however on the return trip we were told there were no more specially ordered meals left, so be aware in case you have specific dietary requirements.

Fare was much lower with a layover in London as I was able avoid numerous landing fees that would have been added to the ticket price had I booked a direct flight to Amsterdam.

We have business class seats from Los Angeles to London. The crew is friendly and provided great service. The flight was very comfortable and very smooth. Will use this airlines again in the future.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food was unfit even for prisoners. larger front seats are terribly uncomfortable, which is ironic. Thorough need to upgrade aircraft on such a long route.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

Old fittings. Went business class. Staff not very considerate regards comfort.

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Service was good, crew response was prompt. The baked fish and Malay fish as well as the sauces with them were bland.

Screen are not working. Windows not clean. Staff is very good. Food is okay. Experience is good. I hope the up coming is more then betters for others airlines thank you.

This time I felt better. Air hostlers. Need more and more improvement on transit. Get more trouble and painful with service.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
21/4Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
20h 05mORD-MAA
₹ 29,886
20/9Fri
1 stopAir India
20h 40mORD-MAA
₹ 30,470
1/5Wed
1 stop
24h 10mORD-MAA
₹ 30,720
2/9Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
20h 05mORD-MAA
₹ 31,555
21/9Sat
1 stop
24h 10mORD-MAA
₹ 32,139
20/4Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 00mORD-MAA
₹ 40,320
5/5Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
27h 00mORD-MAA
₹ 40,571
2/9Mon
2 stopsLufthansa
22h 05mORD-MAA
₹ 56,348
11/5Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
24h 15mORD-MAA
₹ 63,862
24/5Fri
2 stopsLufthansa
26h 45mORD-MAA
₹ 76,216

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
20/4Sat
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 00mORD-MAA
7/5Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 25mMAA-ORD
₹ 90,491
19/4Fri
multi-stopAir India
20h 40mORD-MAA
9/5Thu
multi-stopAir India
21h 15mMAA-ORD
₹ 92,745
17/4Wed
multi-stop
32h 35mORD-MAA
3/5Fri
multi-stop
38h 05mMAA-ORD
₹ 93,079
18/4Thu
multi-stop
26h 50mORD-MAA
3/5Fri
multi-stop
38h 05mMAA-ORD
₹ 95,333
19/4Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 40mORD-MAA
7/5Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 55mMAA-ORD
₹ 102,846
19/4Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
20h 05mORD-MAA
5/5Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
21h 35mMAA-ORD
₹ 106,937
19/4Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 40mORD-MAA
22/4Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
28h 35mMAA-ORD
₹ 110,944
18/4Thu
multi-stopOman Air
31h 35mORD-MAA
29/4Mon
multi-stopOman Air
40h 55mMAA-ORD
₹ 112,112
18/4Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
26h 50mORD-MAA
27/4Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
26h 30mMAA-ORD
₹ 112,530
20/4Sat
multi-stopOman Air
25h 15mORD-MAA
3/5Fri
multi-stopOman Air
34h 05mMAA-ORD
₹ 115,368

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