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₹ 38,784 Find Cheap Flights from Chennai to Chicago

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Cheapest return fare
₹ 66,500
Typical prices: ₹ 87,376-₹ 112,752
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/3Tue 17/3
MAA - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 37,704
Typical prices: ₹ 41,663-₹ 54,981
Air India
Sun 21/12
MAA - ORD • 2 stops
When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
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20:30 - 15:20
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ORD
29h 20m2 stops
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18:20 - 05:20
ORD
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MAA
24h 30m2 stops
₹ 66,500Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Dec - Thu, 8 Jan
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00:25 - 15:10
MAA
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ORD
26h 15m2 stops
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17:20 - 07:50
ORD
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MAA
27h 00m2 stops
₹ 66,680Air France
Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 6 Mar
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22:30 - 15:10
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ORD
28h 10m2 stops
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16:25 - 07:50
ORD
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MAA
27h 55m2 stops
₹ 66,770KLM
Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 5 Mar
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11:00 - 11:30
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ORD
36h 00m2 stops
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13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m1 stop
₹ 69,019Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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15:45 - 07:35
MAA
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ORD
27h 20m1 stop
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13:10 - 19:55
ORD
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MAA
19h 15m1 stop
₹ 69,559Etihad Airways
Mon, 9 Mar - Wed, 9 Sep
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03:55 - 08:35
MAA
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ORD
39h 10m1 stop
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14:00 - 08:30
ORD
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MAA
32h 00m1 stop
₹ 70,459Etihad Airways
Wed, 25 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
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22:30 - 16:10
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ORD
28h 10m2 stops
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16:20 - 12:15
ORD
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MAA
33h 25m2 stops
₹ 70,639KLM
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 19 Oct
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06:55 - 11:10
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ORD
38h 45m2 stops
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13:10 - 08:55
ORD
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MAA
33h 15m1 stop
₹ 70,729Air India
Thu, 23 Apr - Mon, 19 Oct
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06:55 - 11:10
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ORD
38h 45m2 stops
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13:10 - 12:55
ORD
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MAA
37h 15m1 stop
₹ 70,819Air India
Fri, 6 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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15:45 - 07:35
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ORD
27h 20m1 stop
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13:10 - 02:30
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MAA
25h 50m1 stop
₹ 71,359Etihad 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 March.

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 ₹ 79,278 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 122,831 and ₹ 115,452 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 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight₹ 37,704
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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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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 ₹ 38,694 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 66,500 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 ₹ 117,036 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 ₹ 81,662 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

 
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 3430 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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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 2025
DXB - 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.

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

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

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

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

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

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.

Audi visual not working for a whole group of seats in first class. How does a plane leave the main hub in such poor condition? How much that we can’t see so immediately is also compromised?

main meals are horrible but then you dont fly for the food

It was good. Couldn’t Check in online and select seats

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

⭐ British Airways Review — A Journey of Highs, Lows, and Lessons ⭐ I recently flew Business Class round-trip from Boston to Mumbai with British Airways, and my experience was a tale of two extremes — from disappointment to exceptional service, and then back to inconsistency. Boston → London: A Surprisingly Poor Start My journey began on a disappointing note. On a 6-hour Business Class flight, I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t a single proper vegetarian meal option available. I was offered a few bakery items only after repeatedly requesting something to eat. The flight attendant shrugged, offered no solution, and eventually — quite literally — threw some bread at me after much delay. This was not only disheartening, it was extremely surprising given my wonderful Business Class experience with BA last year. I stepped off that flight genuinely hungry and had to make a mad dash to the lounge just to get a proper meal. London → Mumbai: A Complete Turnaround The next sector restored my faith in British Airways. The entire crew was warm, welcoming, attentive, and genuinely caring. A special shoutout to Phiroze and the entire team serving the Business Class cabin — their professionalism, hospitality, and thoughtful service were extraordinary. They truly embodied what makes British Airways a global leader, and I am deeply grateful for the experience they provided. This is the BA I know and love. Mumbai → London: A Strange Meal Schedule This sector was generally fine, but the meal timing was puzzling. Lunch at 10:30 AM — for a Business cabin — felt unusual, and most passengers, including myself, barely touched it. The rest of the service was smooth, but the scheduling definitely needs a rethink. London → Boston: Mixed Experience Again The flight itself was decent, but the Business Lounge at Heathrow for this leg was a letdown. Arrived during lunch hours: no hot vegetarian options available Lounge area: dirty dishes everywhere Even after politely alerting the staff, the dishes were ignored and left uncleared For a premium cabin passenger — and at one of the world’s busiest international hubs — this was disappointing. Overall Impression My journey with British Airways felt inconsistent — two great sectors sandwiched between two that fell short of the BA standard. When BA is good, it is world-class. When it misses, the gap is noticeable. I genuinely hope the airline takes this feedback as constructive insight. I continue to believe in British Airways, and I commend the outstanding crew on the London → Mumbai sector — they were the highlight of my entire trip. With a little more focus on vegetarian meal availability, lounge service, and consistency across crews, BA can ensure every Business Class passenger experiences the premium journey they promise.

We were in business class and I had seat # 1. This was a night flight and after dinner was served, lights were dimmed and I went to sleep. The crew were loud and noisy so I didn’t get much sleep. I expect the crew to enjoy themselves but would Appreciate some decency in staying quiet while the passengers sleep

Have travelled business class with other airlines who profess to be the best in the world. They can however not beat the service and comfort that BA provide.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

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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