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Flights from Chennai to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via London or Abu Dhabi, about 20h 21m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 44m
Chennai to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey19h 44mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MAA London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Wed06:00 MAA12:17 LHR0h 58m connection13:15 LHR15:51 CHIBritish Airways
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MAA Abu Dhabi (AUH) CHI
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Mon05:45 MAA08:01 AUH2h 14m connection10:15 AUH15:52 CHIAir Arabia Abu Dhabi + Etihad Airways
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MAA Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: Emirates
Tue22:15 MAA00:19 DXB9h 41m connection10:00 DXB15:43 CHIEmirates
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,779 km8,557 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 44mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -11.5hChicago vs Chennai
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- MAA → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Chennai to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,779 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Chicago?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB) and Frankfurt (FRA). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Chicago?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Chicago?
Chicago is 11.5 hours behind Chennai.
