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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 45,132

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Chicago are usually found in October or November, booked 75 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 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 83,215

One-way from

₹ 45,132

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 102,471
7/6-30/9
  • 7/6-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 53m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 00m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (₹ 1,104,751 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 188,943 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 12 April 2025.

Sat 7/601:30MAA - ORD
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/922:17ORD - MAA
2 stops39h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4₹ 83,215
Mon 19/510:05MAA - ORD
1 stop33h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 2/913:55ORD - MAA
1 stop26h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/4₹ 83,301
Tue 27/503:55MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 28/819:20ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/4₹ 83,644
Tue 1/705:35MAA - ORD
2 stops37h 15mBritish Airways
Mon 8/917:45ORD - MAA
1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4₹ 85,192
Mon 26/501:55MAA - ORD
2 stops43h 59mAir Canada
Sun 31/807:11ORD - MAA
2 stops30h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 11/4₹ 86,395
Wed 28/501:55MAA - ORD
1 stop23h 30mLufthansa
Thu 28/821:15ORD - MAA
2 stops40h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4₹ 87,771
Tue 1/722:30MAA - ORD
2 stops29h 55mIndiGo
Thu 11/919:50ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 11/4₹ 88,029
Thu 5/615:45MAA - ORD
2 stops28h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1016:56ORD - MAA
2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4₹ 88,630
Thu 29/522:00MAA - ORD
2 stops27h 30mAir France
Wed 27/817:10ORD - MAA
2 stops25h 30mAir France
Deal found 11/4₹ 90,006
Mon 2/604:00MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 15mEmirates
Tue 7/1020:35ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 11/4₹ 91,639
Thu 12/620:40MAA - ORD
2 stops26h 00mSWISS
Mon 7/714:20ORD - MAA
2 stops32h 05mSWISS
Deal found 10/4₹ 98,001
Mon 5/508:05MAA - ORD
1 stop33h 50mAir India
Fri 9/512:00ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 10mAir India
Deal found 11/4₹ 102,815

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Chennai

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 7/6

01:30-14:25

1 stop23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/9

22:17-00:15

2 stops39h 28m

₹ 83,215

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 19/5

10:05-08:45

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

13:55-02:40

1 stop26h 15m

₹ 83,301

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 27/5

03:55-15:05

1 stop21h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/8

19:20-03:00

1 stop21h 10m

₹ 83,644

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 1/7

05:35-08:20

2 stops37h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/9

17:45-03:30

1 stop23h 15m

₹ 85,192

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 26/5

01:55-11:24

2 stops43h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/8

15:35-00:10

2 stops46h 05m

₹ 86,395

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 28/5

01:55-14:55

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/8

21:15-00:10

2 stops40h 25m

₹ 87,771

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 1/7

22:30-17:55

2 stops29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/9

19:50-12:00

2 stops29h 40m

₹ 88,029

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 5/6

15:45-09:16

2 stops28h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

16:56-05:15

2 stops25h 49m

₹ 88,630

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 29/5

22:00-15:00

2 stops27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

17:10-05:10

2 stops25h 30m

₹ 90,006

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 2/6

04:00-15:45

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

20:35-02:30

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 91,639

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 ₹ 1,403). 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 12 April 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 12 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from Chennai to Chicago have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
322 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 ₹ 83,301. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 83,644 and ₹ 85,192, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 17% 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 Etihad Airways (₹ 45,132), Cathay Pacific (₹ 46,249), and American Airlines (₹ 47,711).

  • 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 ₹ 1,403). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 77,855Average₹ 104,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,414Average₹ 98,963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,713Average₹ 91,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 83,412Average₹ 94,977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 89,991Average₹ 101,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 95,245Average₹ 128,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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