Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 37,140
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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chennai to Chicago are usually found in October or September, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday
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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 10 December 2025.
Fri 19/1203:55MAA - ORD
1 stop39h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 70,592
Sat 20/1216:10MAA - ORD
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 71,042
Sat 20/1214:30MAA - ORD
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 73,920
Thu 25/1218:15MAA - ORD
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 86,419
Best flights from Chennai to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chennai to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Sun 15/316:20MAA - ORD
1 stop30h 40mAir India
Wed 1/413:10ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 20mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 70,412
Sun 15/320:30MAA - ORD
2 stops29h 20mKLM
Wed 1/416:20ORD - MAA
2 stops27h 15mKLM
Deal found 8/12₹ 70,772
Fri 6/215:45MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 23/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12₹ 75,179
Wed 21/101:50MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Sun 8/216:05ORD - MAA
2 stops43h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12₹ 77,786
Thu 5/201:50MAA - ORD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/218:50ORD - MAA
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 79,675
Sun 8/209:50MAA - ORD
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Sun 15/314:30ORD - MAA
1 stop23h 35mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 70,502
Tue 3/203:55MAA - ORD
1 stop39h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop38h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12₹ 77,966
Fri 29/518:00MAA - ORD
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/916:05ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 80,125
Thu 28/501:55MAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Sun 27/918:30ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 7/12₹ 81,114
Sat 14/216:10MAA - ORD
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 28/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 77,966
Last-minute flights from Chennai to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chennai to Chicago. Data last updated 10 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 19/1203:55MAA - ORD
1 stop39h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 7/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 70,592
Sat 20/1216:10MAA - ORD
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 5/113:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 71,042
Sat 20/1214:30MAA - ORD
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 73,920
Wed 21/101:50MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Sun 8/216:05ORD - MAA
2 stops43h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12₹ 77,786
Wed 21/101:50MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/116:10ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 78,326
Wed 21/101:50MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Thu 29/115:20ORD - MAA
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 8/12₹ 79,045
Wed 21/101:50MAA - ORD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/216:10ORD - MAA
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 80,035
Thu 22/121:30MAA - ORD
2 stops29h 10mAir France
Thu 29/117:20ORD - MAA
2 stops27h 35mAir France
Deal found 8/12₹ 70,682
Fri 23/115:45MAA - ORD
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/213:10ORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 79,585
One-way flights from Chennai to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Chennai to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Sun 25/116:20MAA - ORD
2 stops30h 40mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 37,140
Sat 20/1220:00MAA - ORD
2 stops27h 00mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 37,499
Sat 20/1210:00MAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 39,118
Tue 16/1216:00MAA - ORD
2 stops30h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 40,107
Tue 16/1211:15MAA - ORD
3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12₹ 41,366
Mon 22/1203:25MAA - ORD
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12₹ 41,456
Tue 23/1209:50MAA - ORD
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Deal found 8/12₹ 41,546
Thu 25/1209:50MAA - ORD
2 stops37h 10mAir India
Deal found 9/12₹ 41,726
Wed 17/1203:25MAA - MDW
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 57,103
Fri 19/1203:25MAA - MDW
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 58,632
Thu 18/1203:25MAA - MDW
3 stops53h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12₹ 61,959
Wed 14/116:10MAA - MDW
3 stops52h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12₹ 63,578
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 10 December 2025.
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 10 December 2025.
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Chennai
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Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Sun 15/3
16:20-12:30
1 stop30h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/4
13:10-21:00
1 stop21h 20m
₹ 70,412
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Sun 8/2
09:50-11:30
2 stops37h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 15/3
14:30-00:35
1 stop23h 35m
₹ 70,502
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Sun 15/3
20:30-15:20
2 stops29h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/4
16:20-06:05
2 stops27h 15m
₹ 70,772
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Fri 6/2
15:45-07:35
1 stop27h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 23/2
13:10-02:30
1 stop25h 50m
₹ 75,179
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Wed 21/1
01:50-15:20
1 stop25h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/2
16:05-22:50
2 stops43h 15m
₹ 77,786
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Tue 3/2
03:55-07:35
1 stop39h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/2
13:10-15:10
1 stop38h 30m
₹ 77,966
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Sat 14/2
16:10-07:35
1 stop26h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 28/2
13:10-19:55
1 stop19h 15m
₹ 77,966
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Thu 5/2
01:50-13:25
1 stop23h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 23/2
18:50-08:45
2 stops50h 25m
₹ 79,675
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Fri 29/5
18:00-12:20
2 stops28h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 27/9
16:05-00:10
1 stop21h 35m
₹ 80,125
ChennaiChicago
MAA - ORD
MAAORD
Chennai
Thu 28/5
01:55-12:55
1 stop21h 30m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 27/9
18:30-00:10
1 stop19h 10m
₹ 81,114
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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 5 December 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 ₹ 64,567). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 93,524). 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 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 ₹ 77,680.
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 29m.
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 10 December 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.
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 27h 20m. Air India provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 75,179. 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 Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at ₹ 70,609. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 72,219 and ₹ 81,187, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 ₹ 64,567). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 93,524). 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.
Explore flights to Chicago departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 December 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Chennai. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 10 December 2025.
Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
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