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Cheap Flight Deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai (ORD-MAA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from O'Hare Intl 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.

Recent return flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Chennai

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from O'Hare Intl to Chennai.
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Air India Logo
12:00 - 19:10ORD-MAA
20h 40m1 stop
Air India Logo
20:40 - 07:25MAA-ORD
21h 15m1 stop
₹ 58,505Air India
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Air India Logo
12:00 - 19:10ORD-MAA
20h 40m1 stop
Air India Logo
20:40 - 07:25MAA-ORD
21h 15m1 stop
₹ 60,123Air India
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Tue, 2 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Air India Logo
12:00 - 19:10ORD-MAA
20h 40m1 stop
Air India Logo
21:45 - 07:25MAA-ORD
20h 10m1 stop
₹ 60,634Air India
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Sun, 31 Aug - Wed, 1 Oct
SWISS Logo
19:05 - 08:55ORD-MAA
51h 20m2 stops
SWISS Logo
20:40 - 12:10MAA-ORD
26h 00m2 stops
₹ 67,958SWISS
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Mon, 8 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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18:00 - 08:55ORD-MAA
28h 25m2 stops
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20:40 - 12:10MAA-ORD
26h 00m2 stops
₹ 68,298
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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18:00 - 08:55ORD-MAA
28h 25m2 stops
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20:40 - 12:10MAA-ORD
26h 00m2 stops
₹ 69,405
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Sun, 7 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
SWISS Logo
19:05 - 08:55ORD-MAA
51h 20m2 stops
SWISS Logo
20:40 - 15:55MAA-ORD
29h 45m2 stops
₹ 75,111SWISS
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Sun, 14 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
American Airlines Logo
16:44 - 05:15ORD-MAA
26h 01m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 11:09MAA-ORD
29h 54m2 stops
₹ 75,707American Airlines
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Tue, 13 May - Sat, 24 May
American Airlines Logo
16:44 - 05:15ORD-MAA
26h 01m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:45 - 09:16MAA-ORD
28h 01m2 stops
₹ 79,625American Airlines
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Mon, 12 May - Mon, 16 Jun
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 02:30ORD-MAA
19h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
04:00 - 15:45MAA-ORD
22h 15m1 stop
₹ 79,880Emirates
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Mon, 1 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Chennai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport to Chennai?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chennai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai is September, where tickets cost ₹ 69,831 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 136,682 and ₹ 130,976 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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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February

High season

July

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₹ 26,485
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai flights

  • How do I get from the Chicago city center to Chicago O'Hare International Airport?

    There are a few ways to get from the city center of Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. One way is to take the 'L' train. The 'L' train is the Chicago Transit Authority's rapid transit system. It runs on electric power and covers over 100 miles of track. Another way to get to the airport is by taking a cab or an Uber.

  • How do I get from Chennai International Airport to the city center by private means?

    Chennai International Airport is located in the southern part of the city, about 13 miles from the city center. There are a few options for getting into the city. Taxis are available 24h a day from the airport to anywhere in the city. The fare is metered, and the ride into the city center should take about 30-40min, depending on traffic.

  • How can I get from Chennai Airport by public means?

    The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) operates two air-conditioned bus routes from the airport to the city center. The buses run every 30min, and the ride into the city takes about 1h. You can also go by train. The Chennai Suburban Railway network connects the airport to the city center. There are two train stations at the airport (one for domestic and one for international flights), and the ride into the city takes about 45min.

  • What amenities are available in Chennai International Airport?

    The Chennai International Airport has a wide range of amenities available for travelers. These include a variety of shops and restaurants, as well as a number of services such as baggage storage and a business center. The airport also has a number of lounges that travelers can use to relax or work, and there is also a spa and a gym available for those who want to stay fit during their travels.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai was ₹ 311 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 687 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai?

    Chicago O'Hare Airport and Chennai are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Chicago O'Hare Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl and will be arriving at Chennai.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Chennai are Emirates and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 139,426 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 147,753 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Chennai.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline.

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

  • There is free Wi-Fi in O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You can connect to the Wi-Fi by going to the settings on your device and selecting the Wi-Fi network. Once you are connected, you will be able to access the internet. You can use it to download shows and videos as well as music before boarding your flight.
  • There are several currency exchange booths in O'Hare International Airport that you can use before boarding your flight to India. However, it is always best to check with your specific airline to see if they have any specific requirements or recommendations regarding currency exchange.
  • There are luggage services in O'Hare International Airport. The services include luggage storage, luggage retrieval, and luggage transport. The services are available at the airport terminal and the baggage claim area.
  • There is no specific luggage service at Chennai International Airport (MAA), but there are a few storage areas where you can leave your luggage for a short period of time. These storage areas are typically located near the check-in counters or near the security checkpoints.
  • There are currency exchange counters at Chennai International Airport that offer services to arriving and departing passengers. The counters are located in the arrivals and departures areas of the airport. The exchange rates offered by the counters are generally competitive with those offered by banks and other money changers in the city.

Top 4 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl 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.
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8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

10.0 ExcellentBharat, Feb 2025DXB - BOM
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Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

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.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

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.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

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.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

This particular flight wasn't very full at the back, so there were three seats available for spreading out and getting relatively comfortable

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Never can get flight and nof light for three days .finally travel by bus. Very bad experience.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

First and the foremost I was shocked to see airindia standards have come down so low . The food was horrible . They served us 3 meals for vegetarian and all the was paneer . The orange juice was not at all cold it was smelly . After you take this heavy price air India should learn from other air lines . I at one point felt like throwing up . After all this when we landed we were not given landing slip . We had to wait for 45 min at the immigration just because no one was given landing slip . To top it all we were 3 passengers and had checked in 4 check in luggage . Out of which 3 have not yet arrived . Basically status says the loaded it in our flight ( this was a direct fight ) and it never reached . We are still waiting . There is nothing great to tell about our flight . The he only good thing was the crew were very helpful .

Lay out shows 1st row and second row given after taking payment. It's a fraud

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. Air India seats used to be very comfortable . with sufficient legroom. In this aircraft there was no legroom. It is a shame that for your profit margins you are trying to pack people like cattle on these long haul flights. The food was terrible. The bread was hard like a rock. Mr CEO of Air India, why don’t you take a flight in economy from India to USA and experience the hardships first hand. It is utter disgrace

Absolutely nothing. Cold and unpleasant airline staff, and to top it all, the entertainment system was broken. Really harrowing experience.

BAD experience. Entertainment system was not working and most of the passengers had this issue. Staff was not helpful. Meal was yuck. Bad old flights.

Overall good experience. I got first row seats with extra legroom. It does make a difference. Entertainment system was working. However, they kept serving me a VEGAN meal instead of a VEGETERIAN meal. I asked them and showed my tickets that Vegeterian meal is selected but the staff didn't care. VEGAN meal was medicore and not enough to fill tummy. Also unhealthy with butter made from palm oil.

Communication was terrible. Flight was delayed for 4-5 hours in DC (on the front end, and also after we boarded, we had to get off - some issue with fueling the old plane correctly). There was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Once we reach Delhi airspace, apparently there was weather that caused us not to land - we were actually near the ground, saw the run way, and lifted back up to the sky after being sooo close. Then we circled for about 30 minutes, and they decided to go to Jaipur to land until the weather cleared and to refuel. Again, once we landed in Jaipur (wrong city), there was little to no information on timing or what was happening. Then we heard that the crew was reaching their 24 hours. We sat on the place, on the tarmac for another 3 HOURS, with no food and not enough water for everyone on the flight. Then, they kicked us off the plane with no plan, in the wrong city. We went thru customs, got our bags (thank goodness), and had to ask a bunch of staff what was happening and what to do. Eventually, their soltuion was to bus people back to Delhi (like 6 hours we were told) but not everyone would fit on the bus, and unknown timing on when it would leave. At this point it was 9PM (we were scheduled to arrive in Delhi at 11AM...). My husband and I decided to risk it and take a cab that we had to pay ourselves (about $200 US dollars) to get to Delhi (about 5 hour drive). We both had terrible trips back to the US as well - almost missed connecting flight, forced to pay for carry-on luggage (a small back pack!) and duty-free goods by the Air India staff last minute. Just terrible experience all around. Never again with AI! The ONLY good thing was the air hostesses were kind and patient - example: they made sure people with food allergies got their correct.

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