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Cheap flights from Chennai to Chicago from ₹ 58,891

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — CHI
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
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 13 July 2026.

Wed 16/1210:00
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/120:20
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/7₹ 96,524
Fri 11/1216:10
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/113:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/7₹ 96,620
Sun 20/921:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/1120:20
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/7₹ 96,716
Tue 6/1021:55
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 22/1021:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/7₹ 96,811
Fri 25/904:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 12/1021:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/7₹ 96,907
Sat 21/1121:40
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/113:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/7₹ 97,290
Mon 12/1005:35
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops33h 55m
British Airways
Thu 28/121:50
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop20h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 12/7₹ 97,482
Mon 26/1021:40
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1113:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/7₹ 97,673
Sun 4/1004:05
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 22/1014:00
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/7₹ 97,769
Sun 25/1010:00
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop40h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/1113:10
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/7₹ 97,865
Sun 25/1021:40
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 24/1120:20
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop24h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/7₹ 97,960

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 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 96,524

One-way from

₹ 58,891

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 105,047
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/12-16/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Chennai to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 238,543 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 17/12

21:40-15:00

1 stop28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 16/1

20:20-08:10

1 stop24h 20m

₹ 96,524

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 13/12

10:00-07:55

1 stop33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

20:20-02:30

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 96,620
Fastest return journey

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 25/10

03:55-16:00

1 stop22h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/11

20:20-02:30

1 stop18h 40m

₹ 97,960

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 19/9

04:05-15:40

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

21:10-14:40

1 stop31h 00m

₹ 101,504

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 25/9

10:15-15:40

1 stop39h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/10

19:25-15:05

3 stops33h 10m

₹ 102,748

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 25/9

05:35-05:00

2 stops33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/10

19:05-03:30

1 stop21h 55m

₹ 105,525

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 2/10

05:35-21:12

2 stops26h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

21:50-05:35

1 stop20h 15m

₹ 112,707

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 22/8

16:05-15:40

1 stop34h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

20:25-08:25

1 stop25h 30m

₹ 117,304

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 22/8

19:00-09:40

2 stops49h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

20:10-13:50

2 stops31h 10m

₹ 119,027

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 23/7

21:50-09:40

2 stops46h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

20:10-12:05

2 stops29h 25m

₹ 122,091

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Chicago (average of ₹ 39,069). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,322). 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 41% 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.

New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of ₹ 76,964.

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 15m.

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.

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

The best time to book flights from Chennai to Chicago is 78 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

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 13 July 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
3,618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,618 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,477 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,133 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,618 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Chennai to Chicago can take about 33h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as ₹ 96,524. 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 ₹ 74,160. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at ₹ 92,059 and ₹ 93,144, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 25% 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 Emirates (₹ 37,395), Etihad Airways (₹ 37,753), and Qatar Airways (₹ 48,315).

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Chicago (average of ₹ 39,069). Flying from Chennai to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 94,322). 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₹ 74,160Average₹ 91,498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest₹ 92,059Average₹ 160,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest₹ 93,144Average₹ 106,887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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