Flying from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Chicago. Check out your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when reserving your flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA).
The timezone in Chennai is UTC+5:30, which is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of Chicago. Chennai Airport is located in Chennai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to MAA.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Chicago to MAA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
From central Chicago, ORD is around 40 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Need a handy hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Break up your flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and MAA are:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 46 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 21 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to MAA:
About Chennai Airport (MAA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MAA:
Getting from Chennai Airport (MAA) to central Chennai
Chennai Airport to central Chennai takes around 47 minutes in a car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 49 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA)
ج.م. 19,787 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Chennai Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 41,623. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Chicago to MAA, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Chicago to Chennai Airport.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Chennai Airport (MAA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chennai in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Chennai. The warmest month is May. Lock in your flights from Chicago to MAA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 28ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap flights from Chicago to Chennai Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chennai
After booking your flight from Chicago to Chennai Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chennai:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are essential stops on your Chennai itinerary.
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