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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 44,085

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Chicago are usually found in November or October, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 75,867

One-way from

₹ 44,085

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₹ 112,177
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 9/10-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 35m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
21/9
  • 21/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₹ 236,496 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 136,857 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Thu 9/1004:25MAA - ORD
1 stop38h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 13/1113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/7₹ 75,867
Thu 9/1001:55MAA - ORD
2 stops44h 38mAir Canada
Wed 4/314:00ORD - MAA
2 stops22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 2/7₹ 79,540
Thu 9/1001:55MAA - ORD
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/315:20ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7₹ 80,224
Fri 10/1005:35MAA - ORD
2 stops38h 22mBritish Airways
Wed 4/317:00ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/7₹ 82,702
Wed 17/906:40MAA - ORD
2 stops41h 55mLufthansa
Wed 5/1116:00ORD - MAA
1 stop20h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 2/7₹ 83,470
Sun 14/904:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Thu 13/1119:45ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Deal found 2/7₹ 83,812
Wed 30/701:00MAA - ORD
2 stops43h 45mAir India
Tue 20/111:00ORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mAir India
Deal found 3/7₹ 86,717
Thu 17/715:00MAA - ORD
2 stops37h 25mIndiGo
Thu 28/811:25ORD - MAA
2 stops36h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 2/7₹ 87,999
Mon 18/804:25MAA - MDW
2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/806:15MDW - MAA
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7₹ 126,701

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 4 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Chicago that are best for you.

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Chennai

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 9/10

04:25-08:45

1 stop38h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

13:10-08:25

1 stop31h 45m

₹ 75,867

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 9/10

01:55-12:03

2 stops44h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

14:00-00:05

2 stops22h 35m

₹ 79,540

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 9/10

01:55-20:04

2 stops28h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

15:20-00:05

1 stop21h 15m

₹ 80,224

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 10/10

05:35-09:27

2 stops38h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

17:00-05:35

1 stop25h 05m

₹ 82,702

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 17/9

06:40-14:05

2 stops41h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

16:00-00:05

1 stop20h 35m

₹ 83,470

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 14/9

04:00-15:45

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

19:45-02:15

1 stop19h 00m

₹ 83,812

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 30/7

01:00-10:15

2 stops43h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

11:00-19:10

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 86,717

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 17/7

15:00-17:55

2 stops37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/8

11:25-10:10

2 stops36h 15m

₹ 87,999

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 16/9

21:50-12:41

2 stops25h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

18:55-01:55

1 stop19h 30m

₹ 96,798

ChennaiChicago

MAA - MDW

MAAMDW

Chennai

Mon 18/8

04:25-23:17

2 stops29h 22m

Chicago Midway

Mon 25/8

06:15-02:40

2 stops33h 55m

₹ 126,701

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chennai to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Chicago is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Chicago (average of ₹ 973). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chennai to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chennai to Chicago at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 4 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andEtihad Airways from Chennai to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

    Located just 16.5 km from the city centre, Chennai is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Chicago from Chennai. Booking flights from Chennai (MAA) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at ₹ 75,867. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 79,540 and ₹ 82,702, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chennai to Chicago are Air India (₹ 46,050), Cathay Pacific (₹ 46,562), and Air Canada (₹ 49,382).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Chicago (average of ₹ 973). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,350). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 76,870Average₹ 95,902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,611Average₹ 91,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,931Average₹ 96,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 81,859Average₹ 101,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 82,898Average₹ 93,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 89,431Average₹ 97,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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