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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chennai to Chicago 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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Wed, Jun 25 - Wed, Aug 20
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8:40 pm - 10:15 amMAA-ORD
24h 05m2 stops
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12:15 pm - 8:40 pmORD-MAA
21h 55m1 stop
$817Air India
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Mar 10
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4:20 am - 3:05 pmMAA-ORD
21h 15m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 7:10 pmORD-MAA
20h 40m1 stop
Sun, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 13
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4:25 am - 8:45 amMAA-ORD
38h 50m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 8:10 pmORD-MAA
19h 45m1 stop
$889Etihad Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Nov 4
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9:50 pm - 3:05 pmMAA-ORD
27h 45m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 9:10 amORD-MAA
26h 45m1 stop
$894Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Nov 4
Qatar Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 3:05 pmMAA-ORD
27h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 9:10 amORD-MAA
26h 45m1 stop
$905Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Nov 5
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10:15 am - 8:45 amMAA-ORD
33h 00m1 stop
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1:10 pm - 2:45 amORD-MAA
26h 05m1 stop
$949Etihad Airways
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Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Mar 10
British Airways Logo
5:35 am - 6:15 pmMAA-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 5:35 amORD-MAA
25h 05m1 stop
$960British Airways
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Tue, Dec 9 - Fri, Feb 27
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 11:01 amMAA-ORD
38h 56m2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:45 pm - 5:35 amORD-MAA
23h 20m1 stop
$967British Airways
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Jan 22
Emirates Logo
10:00 pm - 3:45 pmMAA-ORD
28h 15m1 stop
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7:45 pm - 2:15 amORD-MAA
19h 00m1 stop
$1,050Emirates
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Nov 4
Emirates Logo
4:00 am - 3:45 pmMAA-ORD
22h 15m1 stop
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7:45 pm - 8:15 amORD-MAA
25h 00m1 stop
$1,076Emirates
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To access security at MAA, have your sequence number ready, as staff will insist on seeing it.

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Take the CTA Blue Line train from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

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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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Planning a trip from Chennai to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chennai to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chennai, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 October, where tickets cost $1,045 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,541 and $1,318 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 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$451
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to O'Hare Intl 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 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 $451 for a one-way ticket and $817 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Chicago, with Star Alliance 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 Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Chicago are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,194 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,150 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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,183 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

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.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025DXB - MIA
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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!

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

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.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- 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.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

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

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

This flight from London to Chicago was actually on an AA airline. I did book through BA but the flight was AA. Great flight, hectic in Chicago, I wouldn't choose to fly through Chicago again, but that's not the airlines fault. The flight itself was great.

Push back is not working when I complaint a male staff he told me that most of the seats are like that so we can’t do anything

Poor check in rude attitude by a lady staff being we both of us are senior citizen and diabetic we have asked for seats in centre particularly not Window seat but she allotted Window seat such a rude and inhuman behaviours Really we are very sorry

Seats were way too small. I got claustrophobic waiting for trash from meal to be taken away. I couldn't move to even close my tray until trash was taken.

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)

Boarding at Mumbai airport was terrible, the staff had no idea how to handle it. It was chaos - and led to a delay

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

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