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₹ 58,406 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Chicago – Compare and Save

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 92,611
Typical prices: ₹ 92,230-₹ 115,049
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/9Sun 10/1
MAA - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 58,406
Typical prices: ₹ 71,554-₹ 111,381
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Fri 28/8
MAA - ORD • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from ₹ 92,611 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 75,711 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 36m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 45% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chennai to Chicago (MAA-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chennai to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Chicago

Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 10 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
39h 55m
1 stop
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20:20 - 08:10
ORD
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MAA
24h 20m
1 stop
₹ 92,611Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Jul - Fri, 28 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
39h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
31h 55m
1 stop
₹ 92,706Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Jul - Thu, 28 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
34h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:20 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
18h 40m
1 stop
₹ 92,801Etihad Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 12 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
34h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m
1 stop
₹ 93,754Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 26 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:20 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
36h 05m
1 stop
₹ 94,040Etihad Airways
Mon, 27 Jul - Fri, 28 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
34h 30m
1 stop
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20:25 - 08:25
ORD
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MAA
25h 30m
1 stop
₹ 94,135Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Jul - Tue, 26 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
34h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 08:10
ORD
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MAA
31h 30m
1 stop
₹ 94,230Etihad Airways
Mon, 13 Jul - Mon, 7 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
32h 50m
1 stop
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21:10 - 20:10
ORD
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MAA
36h 30m
1 stop
₹ 94,326Etihad Airways
Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 1 Dec
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04:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
22h 05m
1 stop
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20:20 - 02:30
ORD
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MAA
18h 40m
1 stop
₹ 94,421Etihad Airways
Sat, 1 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 15:40
MAA
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ORD
34h 05m
1 stop
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14:00 - 20:20
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MAA
19h 50m
1 stop
₹ 94,612Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chennai to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chennai to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chennai to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chennai to Chicago departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chennai to Chicago is April, where tickets cost ₹ 38,874 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 93,849 and ₹ 80,224 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chennai to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chennai to Chicago, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight₹ 58,406
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Chennai to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Chennai to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chennai to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chennai to Chicago

  • What types of amenities does Chennai Airport (MAA) provide for long layovers or time before take-off?

    There are three lounges located at Chennai Airport suitable for those who prefer an early check-in or have a longer stop. They are all equipped with comfortable seats, a variety of food and drinks, plenty of office space and TV, newspapers and magazines to keep you entertained.

  • How easy is it to travel to Chennai Airport?

    Visitors at Chennai Airport have plenty of choice when it comes to their preferred method of transportation. You can get to the airport by bus, Line 18A; tube, via the Blue Line from Chennai Central; or taxi – most are prepaid, so there’s no need to worry about unexpected fees. Once you arrive at the airport, you can enjoy the free shuttle service for passengers that need to get from one terminal to the other.

  • What special services does Chennai Airport offer to passengers?

    Being one of the busiest airports in India, Chennai Airport offers brilliantly personalised airport assistance. There are professional staff ready to respond to any requests regarding medical help, women with children, sole minors and more. They can ensure a hassle-free departure and help with fast tracking at security and customs, luggage assistance, gate-to-gate service and mobility and health-related issues.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chennai to Chicago was ₹ 58,406 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 92,611 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chennai to Chicago?

    Chennai is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Chennai from Chennai and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chennai to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chennai to Chicago?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chennai and Chicago.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chennai to Chicago, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Chicago are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of ₹ 101,575 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 89,661 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chennai to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chennai to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chennai to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Chennai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chennai to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Chennai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chennai to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Chennai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chennai to Chicago

  • Got some time on your hands after your flight and travelling on business? Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) boasts a terminal where you can combine working and drinking at any point of the day. You can even take a shower if you have the time, at Concourse C.
  • There are two airports located in Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Bear in mind that flights departing from Chennai usually arrive at O'Hare Airport.
  • Found a comfy seat and quiet area to yourself? At O’Hare Airport, you can browse menus, order and pay for food from all of the terminal restaurants to arrive directly where you’re seated, using the app B4 YOU BOARD.
  • Got a layover and want to enjoy different scenery? O’Hare Airport has their Urban Garden, with over 1,000 plants for passengers to view and enjoy. Located conveniently between Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, this space grows different herbs and vegetables that many of the restaurants use.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chennai to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3606 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
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I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
MSP - ORD
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I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Flight was on time. Seats (economy) were very comfortable and food was excellent. The bad thing was that after landing it took an hour to reach arrivals. We had to wait 15mins to get off the plane and then had to board a bus which moved very slowly and took almost 30 minutes.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

The flight experience was good, but connection time was cut shorted because of delayed start.. it would have been helpful if the flight showed which gate/terminal we need to go for connecting flight and flight timing was less than 30 minutes to connect which made ourselves stressful to catch next flight 😔

Better entertainment; the lack of it made the very long flight even longer

It was economy plus. That is all. I literally felt like traveling in economy class with a little extra leg room. Poor food. V restricted options. Worst of all POOR CREW ATTITUDE.

On the Dubai-Gatwick flight the only meal options were Beef or Chicken. No vegetarian option. This was a surprise. I would usually order in advance but did not this time. Would have been good to know that a vegetarian meal is not available as a standard meal. Thankfully it was just me travelling, but if I’d had my kids with me that would have been a big problem for us.

Newly reconfigured 380 I assume. Has a new ife with usb c ports and Bluetooth connections

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

From Chennai to abu dabhi Abudabhi to Chicago Both flights are good , good service too

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Etihad can improve the transfer in Abudabi gates instead of making people to climb the stairs.

Etihad checkin boarding and insight experience is one of a kind that i have never experienced in other fights. The flight crew was very kind and helpful when i traveled with my broken leg. Overall i rate the highest

Nothing was good. Everything needs to improve. Everything was abysmal. Needs lots of improvement. The check-in and baggage drop at the New Delhi airport was manned by disrespectful people, horrible experience. We will never travel by Etihad ever again.

The seat was not functional. Very uncomfortable to sit upright for that many hours😢. There was no legroom. Can’t move the legs or the body. We should have the option to pick our seats. There was no need to call customer support team and have them pick and we pay for the premium seats. When I called the CST regarding the seats, their response is gaslighting. Total disappointment. We have paid to be tortured by Etihad Airlines.

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

Everything could have been better. What needed to be wrong with United went wrong

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

Flight was cancelled due to maintenance issues. It was a nightmare to get an alternate flight back home.

Not enough veg food for passengers. I actually did not get veg food and starved the entire flight duration.

Very good experience. All of the details made this experience very positive.

Food options in Economy class can be improved. The headphones on the entertainment system only have a single earphone active, this can be improved.

Entertainment system have to be updated. Allied partners charging money for alcohol - in fact international flight.

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