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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 39,223

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
23 Jan — 30 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Chennai to Chicago are usually found in October or November, booked 89 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 18 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 77,840

One-way from

₹ 39,223

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 115,072
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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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 18 January 2025.

Mon 3/303:50MAA - ORD
1 stop40h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/314:10ORD - MAA
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/1₹ 77,840
Thu 20/308:40MAA - ORD
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/913:55ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1₹ 78,966
Mon 12/518:00MAA - ORD
2 stops30h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 28/821:15ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1₹ 79,572
Mon 5/504:20MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 4/819:40ORD - MAA
1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1₹ 81,997
Tue 7/1001:55MAA - ORD
1 stop28h 30mLufthansa
Wed 15/1015:05ORD - MAA
1 stop22h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1₹ 83,468
Mon 19/501:55MAA - ORD
2 stops28h 47mAir Canada
Wed 27/810:40ORD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 17/1₹ 83,815
Wed 7/519:15MAA - ORD
2 stops30h 15mAir France
Wed 6/817:15ORD - MAA
2 stops26h 10mAir France
Deal found 17/1₹ 90,136
Sun 23/303:45MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 30mEmirates
Wed 27/820:35ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Deal found 17/1₹ 90,655
Fri 28/203:00MAA - ORD
2 stops40h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 13/310:15ORD - MAA
1 stop28h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1₹ 97,409

Find flights from Chennai to Chicago within your budget

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 18 January 2025.

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ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 3/3

03:50-08:25

1 stop40h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/3

14:10-02:45

1 stop26h 05m

₹ 77,840

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 20/3

08:40-09:25

3 stops35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/9

13:55-20:05

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 78,966

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 6/2

07:35-13:55

1 stop41h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/2

14:50-05:35

2 stops27h 15m

₹ 79,745

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 5/5

04:20-15:25

1 stop21h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/8

19:40-02:50

1 stop20h 40m

₹ 81,997

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 25/3

01:45-14:25

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/8

16:00-00:10

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 83,728

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 19/5

01:55-20:12

2 stops28h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

10:40-00:10

2 stops27h 00m

₹ 83,815

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 7/5

19:15-15:00

2 stops30h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/8

17:15-05:55

2 stops26h 10m

₹ 90,136

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 23/3

03:45-15:45

1 stop22h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

20:35-08:05

1 stop25h 00m

₹ 90,655

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 28/2

03:00-07:40

2 stops40h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

10:15-01:10

1 stop28h 25m

₹ 97,409

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 3/2

20:40-06:30

1 stop21h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/2

11:00-22:55

1 stop24h 25m

₹ 98,708

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 18 January 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 18 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, Etihad Airways 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
1,448 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,448 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,327 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.8
Good
337 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,114 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

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 ₹ 77,840. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 79,745 and ₹ 81,997, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 24% 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 Qatar Airways (₹ 39,223), American Airlines (₹ 41,042), and Etihad Airways (₹ 43,726).

  • 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,980Average₹ 114,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,411Average₹ 93,809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 84,456Average₹ 107,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 85,695Average₹ 125,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 86,775Average₹ 110,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 90,689Average₹ 102,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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