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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 46,917

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
9 Oct — 16 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 9 September 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 80,454

One-way from

₹ 46,917

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

₹ 92,690
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 21/9-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 55m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 44h 50m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 165,302 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 9 September 2025.

Sun 21/904:25MAA - ORD
1 stop38h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/1113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/9₹ 80,454
Tue 16/912:55MAA - ORD
1 stop30h 55mAir India
Wed 18/207:00ORD - MAA
2 stops28h 40mAir India
Deal found 7/9₹ 81,510
Thu 25/904:25MAA - ORD
1 stop38h 50mEtihad Airways
Thu 16/1013:55ORD - MAA
1 stop32h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/9₹ 81,599
Sat 20/910:15MAA - ORD
1 stop33h 00mEtihad Airways
Sat 8/1113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/9₹ 81,775
Sun 14/1201:50MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1220:15ORD - MAA
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9₹ 82,215
Tue 16/904:25MAA - ORD
1 stop38h 50mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/1114:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/9₹ 82,919
Tue 16/904:25MAA - ORD
1 stop38h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/1213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/9₹ 83,007
Sat 20/922:00MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 16/1113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/9₹ 83,183
Wed 17/920:10MAA - ORD
2 stops29h 20mAir France
Sat 15/1117:20ORD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Deal found 8/9₹ 83,887
Sat 20/920:10MAA - ORD
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1116:25ORD - MAA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9₹ 83,975
Sun 14/919:30MAA - ORD
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1017:10ORD - MAA
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9₹ 84,063
Sun 14/919:30MAA - ORD
2 stops29h 40mKLM
Sat 8/1116:25ORD - MAA
2 stops26h 40mKLM
Deal found 8/9₹ 84,151

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Chennai

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 21/9

10:15-08:45

1 stop33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

₹ 80,454

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 19/9

04:25-08:45

1 stop38h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

13:10-19:55

1 stop19h 15m

₹ 80,454

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 21/9

10:15-08:45

1 stop33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/11

13:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

₹ 80,454

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 7/10

01:55-14:55

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

16:20-00:05

1 stop20h 15m

₹ 83,007

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 20/9

16:35-08:45

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/11

13:10-08:10

1 stop31h 30m

₹ 83,183

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 20/9

22:00-08:45

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

13:10-14:35

1 stop37h 55m

₹ 83,183

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 17/11

01:50-13:00

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/1

17:40-00:35

2 stops43h 25m

₹ 86,352

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 14/12

01:50-18:25

2 stops28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

13:13-00:05

2 stops23h 22m

₹ 87,056

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 6/10

22:00-15:45

1 stop28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/10

20:35-20:30

1 stop37h 25m

₹ 87,672

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 21/9

20:40-15:55

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/10

18:35-00:10

1 stop19h 05m

₹ 87,760

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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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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 29 August 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 ₹ 969). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,268). 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’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 29% 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.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 105,574.

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 32m.

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 London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

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 9 September 2025.
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
3,329 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,329 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,249 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,329 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,329 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,354 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,329 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,329 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Chennai to Chicago can take about 23h 30m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 83,007. The distance from Chennai to Chicago is about 13773 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at ₹ 70,691. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 73,511 and ₹ 79,346, respectively. Air India is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 ₹ 969). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,268). 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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Air IndiaCheapest₹ 70,691Average₹ 99,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,511Average₹ 96,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest₹ 79,346Average₹ 95,961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest₹ 79,963Average₹ 92,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 80,292Average₹ 95,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 91,703Average₹ 100,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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