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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 38,604

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
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 17 February 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 79,200

One-way from

₹ 38,604

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 102,657
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 20m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (₹ 1,240,548 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 185,912 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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 17 February 2025.

Thu 13/301:50MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/720:35ORD - MAA
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2₹ 79,200
Wed 23/416:30MAA - ORD
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/1013:55ORD - MAA
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/2₹ 81,364
Tue 11/307:35MAA - ORD
2 stops34h 13mBritish Airways
Wed 13/815:38ORD - MAA
2 stops25h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/2₹ 82,749
Wed 19/319:50MAA - ORD
2 stops34h 05mLufthansa
Wed 24/918:30ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/2₹ 84,566
Thu 6/314:35MAA - ORD
2 stops38h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/811:23ORD - MAA
2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/2₹ 87,336
Wed 19/319:50MAA - ORD
2 stops31h 55mSWISS
Mon 31/321:20ORD - MAA
3 stops49h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/2₹ 88,461
Sun 13/409:50MAA - ORD
1 stop40h 25mEmirates
Mon 6/1020:35ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/2₹ 91,577
Tue 1/415:00MAA - ORD
2 stops37h 25mIndiGo
Fri 1/819:50ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mIndiGo
Deal found 16/2₹ 92,010
Mon 31/301:55MAA - ORD
2 stops30h 41mAir Canada
Tue 23/914:40ORD - MAA
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 16/2₹ 101,012
Sun 16/321:40MAA - MDW
3 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/311:15MDW - MAA
3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2₹ 209,382

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 17 February 2025.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 13/3

01:50-14:00

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

20:35-00:15

2 stops41h 10m

₹ 79,200

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 23/4

16:30-08:55

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/10

13:55-03:05

1 stop26h 40m

₹ 81,364

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 11/3

07:35-07:18

2 stops34h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/8

15:38-03:30

2 stops25h 22m

₹ 82,749

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 19/3

19:50-19:25

2 stops34h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

16:00-00:10

1 stop21h 40m

₹ 84,566

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 6/3

14:35-17:42

2 stops38h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/8

11:23-05:15

2 stops31h 22m

₹ 87,336

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 19/3

19:50-17:15

2 stops31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/3

21:20-08:55

3 stops49h 05m

₹ 88,461

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 13/4

09:50-15:45

1 stop40h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/10

20:35-02:30

1 stop19h 25m

₹ 91,577

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 1/4

15:00-17:55

2 stops37h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/8

19:50-12:00

2 stops29h 40m

₹ 92,010

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 31/3

01:55-22:06

2 stops30h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/9

14:40-00:10

2 stops23h 00m

₹ 101,012

ChennaiChicago

MAA - MDW

MAAMDW

Chennai

Sun 16/3

21:40-16:40

3 stops29h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sun 23/3

11:15-01:55

3 stops28h 10m

₹ 209,382

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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 17 February 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 17 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Thai Airways and LOT 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.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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 ₹ 79,200. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 82,749 and ₹ 84,393, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 23% 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 (₹ 38,604), IndiGo (₹ 44,231), and Cathay Pacific (₹ 45,962).

  • 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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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 78,954Average₹ 107,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,262Average₹ 93,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 84,428Average₹ 106,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 84,767Average₹ 110,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 90,659Average₹ 106,758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 95,900Average₹ 125,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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