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Cheapest round-trip
$788
Typical prices: $943-$1,244
Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/6Tue 9/8
MAA - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$432
Typical prices: $548-$762
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/14
MAA - ORD • 1 stop
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Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago in 45 minutes.
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $789 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $1,292 (round-trip)
New Delhi (DEL)
Shortest trip • 21h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to O'Hare Intl (MAA-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chennai to O'Hare Intl 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 round-trip flight deals from Chennai to O'Hare Intl

Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Sep 8
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9:55 pm - 8:35 am
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45h 05m
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$788Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7
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19h 40m
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$789Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 2
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$791Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Aug 19
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$792Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, May 10
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$793Etihad Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, May 10
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$795Etihad Airways
Mon, May 25 - Wed, Sep 9
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$798Etihad Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6
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$800Etihad Airways
Mon, Apr 6 - Tue, Jul 21
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$801Etihad Airways
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Apr 7
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to O'Hare Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in April.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $900 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,323 and $1,228 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$432
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking Chennai to Chicago flights

  • What are the most popular layover cities on flights from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD)?

    On flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chicago Airport (ORD), passengers often use several popular layover cities for connecting flights. These cities are commonly chosen for their convenient flight connections, airline networks, and geographic location. They include Doha (DOH), Dubai (DBX), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Are there accessible services on airlines from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD)?

    Airlines typically provide accessible services for passengers with disabilities or special needs on flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Chicago Airport (ORD). They can accommodate passengers with mobility issues by providing seats with extra legroom or locating seats closer to the lavatories for convenience. Moreover, wheelchair service is available on request.

  • What services do airlines flying from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD) offer to unaccompanied minors?

    Airlines assign a dedicated escort or a member of the airline staff to accompany the child from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Chicago (ORD). The escort ensures that the child is supervised and receives assistance during check-in, security procedures, boarding, and disembarkation. Specifically, they are accorded priority boarding, allowing them to board the aircraft before other passengers.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (ORD)?

    Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Air France Chennai offer eco-friendly flights between Chennai (MAA) and Chicago (ORD). The carriers have made efforts to reduce their environmental impact through various initiatives such as investing in fuel-efficient aircraft, implementing advanced technology for more efficient operations, and participating in carbon offset programs.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $432 for a one-way ticket and $788 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chennai and Chicago?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chicago from Chennai.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Chicago?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chicago from Chennai?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chennai to Chicago.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Chicago are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,137 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,024 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chennai to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Chennai 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 Chennai to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline. Booking your flights between Chennai and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Chicago from Chennai 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 Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Taxis and rideshare services like Uber and Ola are convenient and widely available in Chennai. You can book a taxi or rideshare vehicle from your location in downtown Chennai to Chennai Airport (MAA). It is recommended to book in advance or use a mobile app for convenience. Still, you can consider car rentals for a personalized and comfortable experience.
  • The Plaza Premium Lounge at Chennai Airport (MAA) serves passengers waiting to transit to international destinations, including O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Located in the international departures area, this lounge provides comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi access, shower facilities, and business services.
  • Business and First-Class passengers from Chennai Airport (MAA) to O’Hare International Airport (ORD) enjoy expedited check-in and boarding, allowing for a seamless travel experience. In addition, these cabins typically offer more spacious seating with extra legroom and greater recline. Some airlines provide lie-flat seats or enclosed suites for added privacy and comfort.
  • Air India, Emirates, and Qatar Airways allow domestic furry passengers like cats and dogs in the cabin between Chennai Airport (MAA) and O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Nevertheless, pet owners must present up-to-date medical documentation, including a letter from a veterinarian. Also, the animals must be locked in their cages throughout the voyage.
  • Seat upgrade options are available for flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Airlines may provide the opportunity to upgrade from economy to business class or first class, which offers even greater comfort, privacy, and a range of premium services. Besides, you will enjoy lie-flat seats, exclusive cabin amenities, priority boarding, premium dining, and access to airport lounges.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chennai to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago. 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 Chennai to O'Hare Intl? 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3540 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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7.9Food
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

Food was poor quality and the screens for entertainment didn’t work properly

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

Terrible airline... Originally, the flight was canceled and didn't receive a notification, had to learn from their twitter account... Rebooking was a huge pain... Every other airline like American and United did eventually fly a day later... The flight had a layover, no other airline needed one... India is such a weak nation globally, this airline has no leverage to negotiate good airspace... Flight left late, again no notifications as to why at the airport. On the plane, wifi is spotty, chargers don't work... The only saving grace used to be good food. Even that has gone down the drain. Just the worst!

Never ever travel with Air India is a very conscious promise made to myself. Poor customer service , irresponsible staff, pathetic operations and bad planes. Overall -0/10. Planes had mosquitoes in it.. i am still thinking what international standards of hygiene are they even following????. Operations team has no quality standards. They can route you anywhere on any plane inspite of a confirmed ticket and a web checkin… without your consent. Go for AirIndia if you love challenges and roller coasters and safety, time and hygiene is never your priority.

tray table was inclined by 30 degress so could not use it

Flight was delayed in phases from 84ppm to 2am. And at 2am it was cancelled. Only refund option provided and no stay was provided. Poor communication throughout and shameless behaviour from the airline with no regard for seniors citizens and those travelling with children.

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

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