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Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai from $500

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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 round-trip 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.
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3:40 pm - 10:45 amORD-MAA
32h 35m2 stops
1:50 am - 5:09 pmMAA-ORD
25h 49m2 stops
$979Air Canada
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
7:10 am - 10:45 amORD-MAA
41h 05m2 stops
1:50 am - 5:09 pmMAA-ORD
25h 49m2 stops
$985Air Canada
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 25
4:00 pm - 10:45 amORD-MAA
32h 15m2 stops
1:50 am - 7:55 pmMAA-ORD
28h 35m1 stop
Sat, May 18 - Sat, May 25
6:00 am - 8:45 amORD-MAA
40h 15m2 stops
1:50 am - 7:55 pmMAA-ORD
28h 35m1 stop
$1,009
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 25
12:00 pm - 8:45 amORD-MAA
34h 15m1 stop
9:50 am - 7:25 amMAA-ORD
32h 05m1 stop
$1,144Air India
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Thu, Aug 1 - Thu, Aug 29
1:30 pm - 8:05 pmORD-MAA
20h 05m1 stop
9:45 pm - 8:50 amMAA-ORD
21h 35m1 stop
$1,166Etihad Airways
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Mon, May 13 - Thu, Jun 20
1:30 pm - 8:05 pmORD-MAA
20h 05m1 stop
10:15 am - 8:50 amMAA-ORD
33h 05m1 stop
$1,184Etihad Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, Jun 1
12:00 pm - 12:45 pmORD-MAA
38h 15m1 stop
8:40 pm - 7:25 amMAA-ORD
21h 15m1 stop
$1,245Air India
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Sat, May 11 - Sat, Jun 8
8:45 pm - 8:25 amORD-MAA
25h 10m1 stop
9:50 am - 3:45 pmMAA-ORD
40h 25m1 stop
$1,323Emirates
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Mon, May 13 - Mon, Jun 24
7:40 pm - 9:10 amORD-MAA
27h 00m1 stop
9:30 pm - 3:25 pmMAA-ORD
28h 25m1 stop
$1,382Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 12 - Tue, May 28

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai - Travel Insights & Trends

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 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chennai on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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 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 $832 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,679 and $1,602 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Chennai, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 61 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Chennai found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $979 on Air Canada, followed by Lufthansa ($1,028). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $500 on American Airlines and from $540 on Emirates.

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September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$500
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
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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 $500 for a one-way ticket and $979 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Chennai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chennai from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Chennai from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Chennai are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,288 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,375 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chennai with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and MAA 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 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ORD 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.
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Top 5 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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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3988 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.1Comfort
8.3Entertainment
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we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024EWR - ATH
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we bought trip insurance from you and could not use it. 'underrated' only return 50 % of trip cost. my doctor told me i have stage 4 cancer and that I might not live till the end of the month..

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

No towels or tissue and chocolate and mint provided before arrival

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

They made us deliberate waste time by holding our passports and boarding passes making us miss the flight

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

1st of all on February 27th Abu Dhabi to Delhi flight the seat wasn't comfortable at all, coming back the Lounge at Abu Dhabi didn't have anything. Than the Food in the flight

In my opinion, Etihad Airways is a first rate airline except for one important element. On the day before my return flights, when I chose my seats on the Etihad website I was charged an additional $55 (US) in order to sit on the aisle. I was not at all happy about this additional "hidden" charge and I felt cheated.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Food was very good. Again tray could use a non-skid mat. I had a regular seat - comfortable - able to sleep undisturbed. Boarding was uneventful.

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Disappointed everytime. The app doesn't load the boarding passes. They have lots of agent that seem to be busy doing nothing with a long line waiting to get paper boarding passes. Food choices are poor. Entertainment is less than entertaining.

Horrible experience. Nothing to give to kids to keep them entertained.

Trouble keeps changing the time and I was booked different flight without knowing it was bad experience

This flight is always a cramped bus. The gate area was inadequate and announcements were hard to hear. The flight was delayed 45 minutes to an hour by a broken aircraft door, making our total delay from Vilnius 5 hours.

didn’t even get to go one of my returning flights cancelled and I wasn’t even in their system, vacation ruined thanks for nothing

1. Food provided was not per the selection. 2. Very old and outdated media infotainment and not much language oriented films 3. Better provide with a proper headset rather cheap in ear headphones.

Good crew and good flight but could have run on time They were waiting to collect people from connections

Very poor. Lost my luggage. Luggage never came in New Delhi from Munich and I created a lost luggage report with Lufthansa. Still waiting for luggage. Overall poor experience.

Good boarding experience, staff was very friendly. No entertainment was provided and vegan/veg food items did not taste good.

Flight delay wasn’t managed well. I was booked for the next flight for 2 days later!

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.

It would have been perfect if there was onboard entertainment.

Food was unfit even for prisoners. larger front seats are terribly uncomfortable, which is ironic. Thorough need to upgrade aircraft on such a long route.

Food could be better they need a better caterer in DC flight from India always has better food

Everything! To start with, seats, food tray table, entertainment console all are broken! Imposing duty free baggage fees for $250 as a surprise penalty cannot be appreciated! Airlines should be responsible for transferring the checked baggages to the connecting flight. Having customer go through the transfer is painful considering the travel tiredness! No soft drinks served on flight is another crumble!

Old creaky plane, poor entertainment, USB port did not work. Food was ok.

Old fittings. Went business class. Staff not very considerate regards comfort.

Very old plane. Broken tray tables n seats. Entertainment system super slow to operate and very little content.

Service was good, crew response was prompt. The baked fish and Malay fish as well as the sauces with them were bland.

Screen are not working. Windows not clean. Staff is very good. Food is okay. Experience is good. I hope the up coming is more then betters for others airlines thank you.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Chennai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/13Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
30h 35mORD-MAA
$500
7/21Sun
1 stopEmirates
19h 25mORD-MAA
$540
5/13Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
20h 05mORD-MAA
$654
5/19Sun
1 stopLufthansa
22h 35mORD-MAA
$743
5/12Sun
1 stopLufthansa
21h 40mORD-MAA
$746
5/11Sat
1 stopAir India
25h 05mORD-MAA
$756
8/3Sat
3 stopsAir India
36h 35mORD-MAA
$779
5/19Sun
3 stopsSWISS
32h 30mORD-MAA
$843
7/5Fri
2 stopsSWISS
32h 05mORD-MAA
$921
7/4Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
39h 15mORD-MAA
$959

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Chennai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Chennai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/13Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 40mORD-MAA
5/27Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 35mMAA-ORD
$1,034
5/11Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
47h 00mORD-MAA
5/18Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
44h 55mMAA-ORD
$1,067
5/9Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
32h 30mORD-MAA
6/4Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
28h 56mMAA-ORD
$1,089
5/9Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
32h 35mORD-MAA
6/1Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
33h 05mMAA-ORD
$1,091
5/9Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
32h 35mORD-MAA
7/20Sat
multi-stopEtihad Airways
21h 35mMAA-ORD
$1,166
5/11Sat
multi-stopAir India
38h 15mORD-MAA
6/8Sat
multi-stopAir India
21h 15mMAA-ORD
$1,245
5/13Mon
multi-stopEmirates
25h 10mORD-MAA
6/24Mon
multi-stopEmirates
40h 25mMAA-ORD
$1,323
5/12Sun
multi-stopAir India
20h 40mORD-MAA
6/24Mon
multi-stopAir India
25h 00mMAA-ORD
$1,325
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 00mORD-MAA
5/28Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 25mMAA-ORD
$1,382
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 00mORD-MAA
5/30Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 25mMAA-ORD
$1,456

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