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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 43,217

MAA — CHI
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Chicago

Fri 23/1004:20 -
1 stop21h 35m
Mon 11/118:50 -
1 stop20h 10m
Deal found 16/10₹ 73,260
Fri 23/1004:15 -
2 stops25h 15m
Mon 11/113:15 -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 19/10₹ 78,757
Tue 10/1121:50 -
1 stop21h 15m
Fri 7/514:00 -
1 stop38h 35m
Deal found 16/10₹ 79,705
Fri 23/1004:15 -
2 stops25h 15m
Sat 24/1020:05 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 15/10₹ 80,084
Wed 25/1109:55 -
1 stop33h 10m
Tue 12/113:15 -
1 stop38h 20m
Deal found 16/10₹ 83,591
Fri 4/1209:55 -
2 stops42h 22m
Sun 23/514:00 -
1 stop38h 35m
Deal found 15/10₹ 83,970

Find flight deals from Chennai to Chicago

Round-trip from

₹ 79,705

One-way from

₹ 43,217

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

₹ 93,447
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/11-7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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10/11-31/12
  • 10/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 992,437 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 230,717 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 25/10

09:35-08:35

2 stops33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 44,733

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 29/10

09:55-19:29

2 stops44h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 48,524

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 1/12

03:55-07:35

1 stop39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 49,093

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 2/12

20:45-16:15

2 stops31h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 50,041

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 12/11

19:45-16:15

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 50,135
Fastest return journey

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 17/12

04:05-14:30

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 56,011

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 26/12

21:45-15:10

1 stop28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 57,907

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 30/11

20:45-16:15

2 stops31h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 58,191

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 17/1

02:00-21:05

2 stops30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 59,423

ChennaiChicago

MAA Chennai - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 20/2

07:10-15:05

2 stops43h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-11:30

Nonstop0h 00m

₹ 59,992

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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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Chicago (average of ₹ 87,382). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,785). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chennai to Chicago flights typically cost between ₹ 85,297 and ₹ 96,764 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 79,705 on Etihad Airways (10 Nov–7 May).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Chennai to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 76,233.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 30m.

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

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 14m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Chicago is 77 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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
3,682 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,547 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,282 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,682 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Milind,Aug 2026

DXB - SFO

Subject: Disappointing Experience Relative to Your Premium Brand I chose your airline because of its reputation as a premium carrier and was willing to pay a significant premium for that experience. Unfortunately, several aspects of my journey fell well short of the standard I expected. Airport Experience At check-in, I was initially directed to the regular line and then told to move to the U.S. line, resulting in unnecessary delays and confusion. I attempted to purchase a Business Class upgrade for my wife, who was traveling in Premium Economy. I was directed to a reservations desk that was unattended. After searching for another service window and waiting approximately 15 minutes, I eventually gave up. This was a frustrating experience that should have been much easier to navigate. Onboard Experience The lounge experience was excellent and is one of the highlights of the journey. Once onboard, I tried again to upgrade my wife to Business Class. I was quoted approximately $1,500 for a single flight segment, which was difficult to justify. What was even more frustrating was discovering later that several Business Class seats remained empty. It seems counterproductive to let seats go unused rather than offer a more reasonable last-minute upgrade option. Had the price been more aligned with market realities, my wife could have traveled with me in Business Class and both the airline and the customer would have benefited. The inflight entertainment was disappointing. The quality of the system and the selection of English-language movies were well below what I would expect from a premium international airline. I spent much of the flight unable to find suitable content. During the final meal service before landing, I was never offered a meal despite being awake and attentive. While I have no doubt the crew would have provided one had I specifically requested it, I do not believe customers should have to ask to receive a standard meal service. What Worked Well The chauffeur/car pickup service at all locations was excellent and consistently met expectations. The lounge experience was also very good. Loyalty Program One factor that makes it difficult for me to remain loyal is that your frequent flyer program is not integrated into one of the major global mileage ecosystems in the same way airlines such as United participate in broader alliances. Given your premium pricing and limited route network relative to larger carriers, consolidating miles and status benefits across multiple airlines is an important consideration for travelers like me. Overall Impression This was not an inexpensive trip. In fact, given recent geopolitical concerns in the region, choosing this routing required a degree of trust and willingness to accept additional travel risk. Unfortunately, the overall experience did not justify either the premium price or that trust. When I combine the airport issues, upgrade frustrations, entertainment shortcomings, missed meal service, and loyalty limitations, I cannot say I received the level of experience your brand promises. As things stand today, I am unlikely to choose your airline again, and my wife is already encouraging me to consider alternatives for my next international trip in December. I share this feedback because I believe your airline has the potential to deliver a truly exceptional experience, but this journey fell significantly short of that expectation.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Chennai to Chicago can take about 27h. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 92,405. 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 ₹ 73,569. Another option worth looking into is Emirates, starting at ₹ 92,187 round trip. 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 (₹ 37,365), Qatar Airways (₹ 47,818), and Lufthansa (₹ 52,660).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Chicago (average of ₹ 87,382). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 121,785). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest₹ 73,569Average₹ 91,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 92,187Average₹ 101,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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