Flights from Chicago to Chennai
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Abu Dhabi
- 20h 40m
- two tickets, via Dubai
- $910
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 8,562 mi (13,779 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
20h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,035
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
20h 40m
with the connection
Chicago to Dubai
flight 13h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Chennai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Chennai
flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $910
Via Frankfurt
Germany
20h 53m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,467
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 8m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,136
Via Hong Kong
Hong Kong
24h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,788
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to Chennai
Chicago to Dubai
Dubai: 1,829 mi (2,944 km) from Chennai, flight 13h 35m
from $471
Chicago to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: 1,862 mi (2,997 km) from Chennai, flight 13h 20m
from $508
Chicago to Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 2,315 mi (3,725 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 55m
from $523
Chicago to Manila
Manila: 2,730 mi (4,393 km) from Chennai, flight 16h 40m
from $467
Chicago to Taipei
Taipei: 2,808 mi (4,519 km) from Chennai, flight 15h 55m
from $626
Chicago to Amman
Amman: 3,089 mi (4,972 km) from Chennai, flight 11h 40m
from $572
To Chennai from cities closest to Chicago
London to Chennai
London: 3,948 mi (6,353 km) from Chicago, flight 10h 8m
from $326
Frankfurt to Chennai
Frankfurt: 4,325 mi (6,961 km) from Chicago, flight 9h 25m
from $320
Kuwait City to Chennai
Kuwait City: 6,759 mi (10,878 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 55m
from $126
Manama to Chennai
Manama: 7,028 mi (11,311 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 35m
from $146
Doha to Chennai
Doha: 7,113 mi (11,448 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 8m
from $172
Dubai to Chennai
Dubai: 7,231 mi (11,637 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 5m
from $186
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Chennai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Chennai?
Via Abu Dhabi: 13h 20m to the connection, 4h 20m after it, about 20h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Chennai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dubai from $910. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Chennai?
Abu Dhabi (20h 40m total), Dubai (20h 40m total), Frankfurt (20h 53m total), London (21h 8m total) and Hong Kong (24h 30m total).
How far is Chennai from Chicago?
8,562 mi (13,779 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.