Flying from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA).
Chennai is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai, which follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to MAA. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Traveling during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to MAA. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a break from traveling at one of these airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 25 miles in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your vacation? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74.85% of flights that leave from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 12 miles away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to MAA flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 85 miles from central Chicago. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Chennai Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from RFD make it to their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MAA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Chennai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or North Car Rental to explore Chennai and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Chicago to Chennai Airport flight.
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai is around 10 miles. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Traveling by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Chennai Airport is $313. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $624. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to MAA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Chicago to Chennai Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Chennai. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Chennai is May, with temperatures ranging between 82ºF and 99ºF. Book your Chicago to MAA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 70ºF and 82ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Chennai Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chennai
Start your Chennai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Chennai wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you won't want to miss include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Explore more of India
You've done Chennai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel around 170 miles west to Bengaluru to tick off its leading attractions. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of India, head for Salem, roughly 160 miles south-west of Chennai. Meenakshi Amman Kovil, ISKCON and Eco Trekking (Starting Point) are among the biggest draws.
