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₹ 27,463 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chennai

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chennai (CHI-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Chennai

Sun, 24 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
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19:05 - 05:20ORD-MAA
23h 45m2 stops
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19:50 - 12:30MAA-ORD
27h 10m2 stops
₹ 38,414
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Fri, 29 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
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14:20 - 08:55ORD-MAA
32h 05m2 stops
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19:50 - 12:30MAA-ORD
27h 10m2 stops
₹ 53,813
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Tue, 30 Sep - Mon, 27 Oct
Air India Logo
12:00 - 19:10ORD-MAA
20h 40m1 stop
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20:40 - 07:30MAA-ORD
21h 20m1 stop
₹ 59,032Air India
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Thu, 28 Aug - Tue, 30 Sep
Air India Logo
12:15 - 20:40ORD-MAA
21h 55m1 stop
Air India Logo
20:40 - 07:25MAA-ORD
21h 15m1 stop
₹ 59,545Air India
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Fri, 29 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
18:25 - 00:10ORD-MAA
19h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:50 - 12:30MAA-ORD
27h 10m2 stops
₹ 64,679Lufthansa
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
15:10 - 00:10ORD-MAA
22h 30m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
19:50 - 14:05MAA-ORD
28h 45m2 stops
₹ 70,496Lufthansa
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Mon, 14 Jul - Mon, 29 Sep
American Airlines Logo
11:35 - 05:15ORD-MAA
31h 10m2 stops
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13:15 - 20:35MAA-ORD
41h 50m2 stops
₹ 71,010American Airlines
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Wed, 24 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 20:10ORD-MAA
19h 45m1 stop
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04:25 - 08:45MAA-ORD
38h 50m1 stop
₹ 74,517Etihad Airways
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
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13:55 - 20:10ORD-MAA
19h 45m1 stop
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09:50 - 09:15MAA-ORD
33h 55m1 stop
₹ 75,116Etihad Airways
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Mon, 14 Jul - Wed, 1 Oct
American Airlines Logo
11:35 - 05:15ORD-MAA
31h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
13:15 - 09:15MAA-ORD
30h 30m2 stops
₹ 79,565American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Chennai flights

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 round-trip flights from Chicago to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chennai on a Thursday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 ₹ 68,272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 133,293 and ₹ 118,920 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Chennai, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight₹ 27,463
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% 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.
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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 ₹ 321 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 449 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Chennai?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Chennai flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Chennai flight 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Top airline flying 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.
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Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1211 reviews
7.2Food
7.6Boarding
7.8Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

2.0 MediocreDaniel, Sept 2024AUH - TLV
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The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

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