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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 40,084

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 24 January 2026.

Sun 8/321:40
MAA
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ORD
2 stops25h 20m
Air India
Sun 15/314:30
ORD
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MAA
1 stop23h 30m
Air India
Deal found 22/1₹ 67,234
Thu 9/421:40
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops24h 00m
Air India
Mon 27/413:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop21h 20m
Air India
Deal found 23/1₹ 67,326
Sat 7/320:00
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops27h 00m
Air India
Sun 22/314:30
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop21h 40m
Air India
Deal found 21/1₹ 67,418
Tue 7/421:40
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops24h 00m
Air India
Mon 27/413:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop21h 20m
Air India
Deal found 23/1₹ 67,601
Sat 7/303:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/314:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/1₹ 68,060
Sat 7/316:10
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/314:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1₹ 68,519
Thu 12/216:10
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/313:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/1₹ 68,794
Thu 19/210:00
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/213:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1₹ 68,885
Thu 5/216:10
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/213:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/1₹ 68,977
Fri 6/315:45
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sun 30/814:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/1₹ 69,161

Find 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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 67,234

One-way from

₹ 40,084

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 128,690
Air India
  • Air India
  • 8/3-15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 20m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (₹ 819,571 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 201,511 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/3

03:55-07:35

1 stop39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 71,545

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 6/3

15:45-07:35

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/9

14:00-02:25

1 stop25h 55m

₹ 71,545

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 3/3

03:55-07:35

1 stop39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

₹ 71,545

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 9/3

16:10-08:35

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 71,637

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 8/3

03:55-08:35

1 stop39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/9

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

₹ 71,637

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 16/6

04:05-08:35

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/10

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

₹ 71,637

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 2/3

03:55-07:35

1 stop39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 71,637

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 15/6

16:35-08:35

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

14:00-08:25

1 stop31h 55m

₹ 71,637

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 8/3

10:00-07:35

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/9

14:00-20:10

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 71,637

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 8/3

10:00-07:35

1 stop33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

14:00-15:05

1 stop38h 35m

₹ 71,637

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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 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Chicago is 64 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 ₹ 65,859). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 95,761). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chennai to Chicago?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chennai to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chennai to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 79,234.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chennai to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 23m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chennai to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chennai to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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 24 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andLufthansa 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,745 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,695 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,977 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Chennai to Chicago can take about 39h 10m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 71,545. The distance from Chennai to Chicago is about 13773 km.

  • 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 ₹ 67,519. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 73,663 and ₹ 82,796, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 35% 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 (₹ 33,888), Emirates (₹ 37,726), and Etihad Airways (₹ 38,109).

  • 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 ₹ 65,859). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 95,761). 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₹ 67,519Average₹ 93,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 73,663Average₹ 99,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 81,414Average₹ 102,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 82,810Average₹ 95,998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 89,131Average₹ 103,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 95,558Average₹ 108,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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