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How to get fromChicago to Chennaiby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Chennai by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chennai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane ORD - MAA
    22h 31m
    ₹28,267–80,516

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane ORD - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Peramburtrain train
    29h 27m
    ₹26,543–77,586

  3. Train to South Bend, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane SBN - MAA
    26h 40m
    ₹36,424–101,569

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Chennai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MKE - MAA
    26h 17m
    ₹51,681–138,155

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Chennai International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane MDW - MAA
    24h 36m
    ₹45,267–130,516

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tirupati Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tirupati Airport (TIR)plane plane ORD - TIR
    2. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to Peramburtrain train
    29h 39m
    ₹46,548–131,876

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹28,894Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,824.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Chennai, India?

Emirates, Etihad, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day.

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