Cheap Flights from Chicago to Chennai
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November 29 - December 6
ORD - Chennai
$1,095
$1,046
Round trip
September 28 - October 1
ORD - Chennai
$1,125
$1,049
Round trip
September 28 - October 6
ORD - Chennai
$1,086
$1,049
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September 27 - October 6
ORD - Chennai
$1,083
$1,049
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September 27 - October 22
ORD - Chennai
$1,068
$1,049
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September 27 - October 5
ORD - Chennai
$1,080
$1,049
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September 27 - October 8
ORD - Chennai
$1,075
$1,049
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September 27 - October 21
ORD - Chennai
$1,068
$1,049
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November 29 - December 3
ORD - Chennai
$1,119
$1,101
Round trip
November 30 - December 4
ORD - Chennai
$1,119
$1,139
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Insights for flights from Chicago to Chennai
How much is a round trip from Chicago to Chennai
Regular price: $935 - $1,674
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Chennai is $935 to $1674. The current lowest deal is $918 with Emirates Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 26.
now $918
Low $935
High $1,674
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Chennai
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Chennai is November, with a median price of $768. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1518. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
November
Flights from $768
February
Flights from $1,518
Direct flights from Chicago to Chennai
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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Chennai
Tue, Jul 21
ORD - Chennai
Chicago (ORD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$980
$1,154
One-way
Wed, Jul 22
ORD - Chennai
Chicago (ORD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$980
$1,154
One-way
Wed, Jul 22
ORD - Chennai
Chicago (ORD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$996
$1,171
One-way
Thu, Jul 23
ORD - Chennai
Chicago (ORD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$979
$1,154
One-way
Sun, Aug 2
ORD - Chennai
Chicago (ORD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$1,013
$988
One-way
Sun, Aug 2
ORD - Chennai
Chicago (ORD) - Chennai (MAA)
Etihad Airways
$1,002
$1,066
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Chennai
Sep 23 - Sep 29
$1,088 → $927
15%
Nov 3 - Nov 17
$1,093 → $933
15%
Oct 13 - Oct 26
$1,067 → $918
14%
Oct 14 - Oct 27
$1,067 → $920
14%
Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Chennai
Chicago - Chennai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent roundtrip fares from Chicago to Chennai are above the typical level at $918.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in November for the best prices
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $768.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 40h 50m
The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Chicago to Chennai is 40h 50m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant for this route
This route is primarily served by connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Etihad Airways offers connecting flights
Etihad Airways has historically offered connecting flights for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to Chennai appear frequently, about 1 per day.
Chicago main airports to depart from
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Chennai, making it a convenient departure option.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$918
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative for flights from Chicago to Chennai.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1656
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is another option for flights from the Chicago area to Chennai.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2254
Chennai main airports to arrive at
Chennai International (MAA)
Chennai International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Chicago to Chennai.
📍 ~20 km from Chennai city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$918
Airports nearby Chennai used as alternative
Bengaluru International (BLR)
Bengaluru International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and frequent flight options.
📍 ~280 km from Chennai (requires approximately 5-6 hours of ground travel)
💸 Flights from ~$927
Tirupati (TIR)
Tirupati is the closest alternative airport to Chennai, convenient for domestic connections despite limited international options.
📍 ~110 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1426
Tiruchirappalli International (TRZ)
Tiruchirappalli International offers significant international connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
📍 ~320 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1490
Rajiv Gandhi International (HYD)
Rajiv Gandhi International is a massive international hub with diverse airline options, excellent for long-haul international flights.
📍 ~500 km from Chennai (usually requires a long train journey or separate flight)
💸 Flights from ~$912
Coimbatore International (CJB)
Coimbatore International is a major regional hub with a strong domestic network, offering an alternative for flights to South Indian destinations.
📍 ~430 km from Chennai
💸 Flights from ~$1086
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