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Flights from Chicago to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via London or Dubai, about 18h 07m door to door (61 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 07m
Chicago to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey18h 07mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Chennai
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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CHI London (LHR) MAA
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, SriLankan Airlines
Tue22:30 CHI11:52 LHR0h 53m connection12:45 LHR03:07 MAABritish Airways
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CHI Dubai (DXB) MAA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, IndiGo
Tue21:30 CHI19:41 DXB1h 34m connection21:15 DXB02:30 MAAEmirates
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) MAA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sat19:00 CHI09:44 FRA1h 31m connection11:15 FRA00:01 MAAUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI Abu Dhabi (AUH) MAA
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air
Wed20:45 CHI18:57 AUH2h 33m connection21:30 AUH03:09 MAAEtihad Airways
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CHI Doha (DOH) MAA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: IndiGo, Qatar Airways
Mon19:45 CHI16:42 DOH2h 48m connection19:30 DOH02:18 MAAQatar Airways + IndiGo
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
- 18h 07mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +11.5hChennai vs Chicago
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → MAA
Flights from Chicago to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Dubai and Frankfurt. 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 Chicago to Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 07m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,779 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Chennai?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Chennai?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Chennai?
Chennai is 11.5 hours ahead of Chicago.
