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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Chennai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Chicago to Chennai takes 00m, covering 22,173 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Chicago to Chennai range from ₹ 83,895 to ₹ 129,978, with an average of ₹ 101,156 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 83,895 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the ₹ 101,156 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Chicago to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 47,701, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chicago to Chennai may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Chennai (MAA).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Chennai most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Chicago to Chennai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 92,606 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 107,914, a difference of ₹ 15,308.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 21h 07m, compared to 21h 20m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 07m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Chennai is 10 hours ahead of Chicago (India Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.