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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.
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Recent return flight deals from Chennai to Chicago

Sun, 30 Nov - Thu, 19 Feb
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14:45 - 18:25MAA-ORD
39h 10m2 stops
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14:35 - 00:35ORD-MAA
22h 30m1 stop
₹ 76,959Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 9 Nov - Sun, 8 Feb
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03:55 - 07:35MAA-ORD
39h 10m1 stop
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08:41 - 08:10ORD-MAA
35h 59m3 stops
₹ 77,136Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 15 Feb
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01:50 - 20:05MAA-ORD
29h 45m1 stop
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16:20 - 00:05ORD-MAA
20h 15m1 stop
₹ 77,491Lufthansa
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Wed, 26 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
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18:10 - 10:51MAA-ORD
28h 11m2 stops
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16:04 - 05:20ORD-MAA
25h 46m2 stops
₹ 77,758American Airlines
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Sun, 30 Nov - Thu, 19 Feb
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15:45 - 07:35MAA-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
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13:10 - 15:10ORD-MAA
38h 30m1 stop
₹ 78,290Etihad Airways
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Sat, 20 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
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20:40 - 11:30MAA-ORD
26h 20m2 stops
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14:05 - 15:40ORD-MAA
38h 05m2 stops
₹ 78,379Air India
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 15 Feb
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01:50 - 13:10MAA-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
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16:20 - 00:05ORD-MAA
20h 15m1 stop
₹ 79,533Lufthansa
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Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 30 Nov
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10:00 - 08:35MAA-ORD
33h 05m1 stop
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13:10 - 08:10ORD-MAA
31h 30m1 stop
₹ 84,237Etihad Airways
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Sun, 23 Nov - Wed, 13 May
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16:25 - 11:30MAA-ORD
30h 35m2 stops
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12:00 - 00:30ORD-MAA
26h 00m1 stop
₹ 85,214Air India
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Fri, 19 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
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03:25 - 14:30MAA-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
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18:50 - 02:20ORD-MAA
20h 00m1 stop
₹ 86,811Qatar Airways
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Cheapest • from ₹ 77,491 (return)
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Cheapest return fare
₹ 76,959
Overall average: ₹ 88,320
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Sun 30/11Thu 19/2
MAA - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 33,375
Typical prices: ₹ 42,873-₹ 48,643
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Mon 27/10
MAA - ORD • 1 stop
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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 November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chennai to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chennai to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chennai to Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Chennai, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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 October, where tickets cost ₹ 78,734 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 121,163 and ₹ 108,026 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 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight₹ 33,375
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 ₹ 376 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 867 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chennai and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chennai to Chicago are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of ₹ 119,299 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 80,554 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Chicago

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3374 reviews
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

10.0 ExcellentJason, Sept 2025DXB - IAD
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Sadly I couldn't get the food I requested as it was out. Also, if you don't want to be woken up make sure the crew knows it. My wife was woken on every service.

Three meals on a single flight is disgusting. Even if I reject them all, sleeping is impossible and all that food (especially wasted food) is just antithetical to a pleasant flight experience. People were chucking multiple abandoned trays on the floor in front of my seat.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

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.

The entire crew was amazing. They went out of their way to make us enjoy a great travel experience.

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

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.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Food was poor quality and the screens for entertainment didn’t work properly

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

I darted through the Frankfurt airport to make my connecting flight. I asked if it was a possibility to upgrade and the agent did. This was the kindest gesture and it made up for the previous delayed flight and distress/anxiety of anticipating that Zi was going to miss my Frankfurt-Chicago connection. I cannot express my gratitude for the upgrade.. I am 5feet 10 inches do the leg space was amazing.

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

I meant this flight was not good, the one from Tirana to Frankfurt was better!

I was very grateful for Lufthansa's role in organizing mobility support. The touchscreen on my seat was faulty: slow, stained (I couldn't get it clean), and glitchy. This made selecting movies extremely time consuming, and twice I had to start all over from the beginning.

The crew was the best I’ve ever encountered. Business class was spacious, immaculate, and very modern.

I wish seats were not reclinable. It's so claustrophobic when the person in front of you spends most of a nine hour flight leaned all the way back. The crew was really nice though and the dinner (red Thai curry) was pretty compelling.

Our flights were severely delayed, then canceled and we had to fly out next day with no sleep accommodation help. This led to our baggage being lost and the service reps after baggage couldn’t be bothered to help. They kept sending us to different counters when we were at the right counter to begin with. The only saving grace was the angel woman supervisor with blond hair who helped us put in a missing baggage claim.

The boarding system was all bogus - employees at the boarding gate were not sound like proffesional or may be possibly rational

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

The crew was very nice and pleasant. We were very reluctant to book our flight with British Airlines because we had bad experience with their flight attendants on the previous trips, they were rude and not helpful.

I am a 25+ years American Airlines member. British Airways is simply above and beyond in every customer satisfaction category.

The seat pads are past there sell by date now and are uncomfotable. Also, with screens in the back of the seat, the seats shouldnt be able to recline as this puts rhe screen in your face.

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

Cabin crew lovely and accommodating and I'll always fly BA in the future

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

As I have said it sucked, the ticket counter to have to find and pay for another airline to get home. Now I understand this happened over the weekend but they should have someone there to talk to us instead of throwing the regular crew under the bus.

Everything excellent except for bag drop off. We started at the D area and that was so slow that it was eventually closed just as we were about to go to a station. We then went to F. We got one suitcase checked and then the screen showed that the station was no longer operable. There were long lines everywhere so we had to ask if we could butt in to the next station to finish. Again, this was the only incident, otherwise it was an excellent flying experience

Boarding was through bus even though aerobridges were empty. Major mess

Food is good, staff is good... Wi-fi quality is poor, disembarkment after landing is atrocious.

Flight crew was lovely. Bathrooms should have been cleaner. The handsets in business class for watching the entertainment are horrible. Very difficult to figure out which buttons are for what. I managed to get the flight maps on my screen but it wasn't easy. Never got anything else up.

Uneventful trip. Good flight crew. Food could have been better and a bit more of it. Cabin cleanliness was ok.

Extremely bad experience compared to Vistara. No priority in check in, no priority for boarding. No upgrade. Seat selection is paid. Curtains were dirty. Demo bag was dirty. Warmth of the crew was missing.

Inflight Services are poor compared to other airlines. They do not offer even water during 15 hr flight. Food is little in portion and I had food poisoning after last meal ( rajma chawal)

Boarding at Mumbai airport was terrible, the staff had no idea how to handle it. It was chaos - and led to a delay

My seats that I paid for were changed last minute and I had to sit in uncomfortable chairs

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

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