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$359+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Chennai (MAA)

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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MAA
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Chennai

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Chennai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 9, 2025.

This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:40 pmORD - MAA
2 stops46h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 1/247:35 amMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,044
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/2410:00 amMAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/9$1,122
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:50 pmORD - MAA
2 stops47h 25mLufthansa
Sat 1/246:00 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops35h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7$1,144
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:45 amORD - MAA
1 stop27h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/610:10 amMAA - ORD
2 stops33h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8$1,190
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/219:45 amORD - MAA
1 stop34h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/810:10 amMAA - ORD
2 stops33h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/8$1,260
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/84:20 pmORD - MAA
1 stop20h 15mLufthansa
Sat 12/271:50 amMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7$1,280
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1012:50 pmORD - MAA
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2911:00 amMAA - ORD
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,313
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:38 amSTL - MAA
2 stops30h 12mQatar Airways
Tue 12/233:25 amMAA - STL
2 stops30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7$1,469
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/81:00 pmSTL - MAA
2 stops23h 35mLufthansa
Tue 12/231:50 amMAA - STL
1 stop23h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 12/7$1,568
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/812:55 pmSTL - MAA
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/231:50 amMAA - STL
2 stops49h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,595
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:50 pmSTL - MAA
2 stops43h 30mLufthansa
Wed 1/149:10 pmMAA - STL
3 stops37h 18mLufthansa
Deal found 12/8$2,058
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amSTL - MAA
2 stops32h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 12/264:05 amMAA - STL
2 stops43h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7$2,081

Find flight deals from Illinois to Chennai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Chennai flight deals. Data was last updated December 9, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$758
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$359
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,440

Good round-trip deal

$1,180 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Chennai 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Chennai that are best for you.

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ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

3:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Tue 3/17

2:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$760

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

2:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

2:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$760

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

1:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Chennai

Sat 1/31

8:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

$766

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Thu 3/12

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$777

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

5:10 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

Chennai

Mon 3/30

6:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$798

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

1:30 pm-8:55 am

1 stop31h 55m

Chennai

Tue 4/7

9:40 pm-11:10 am

1 stop24h 00m

$804

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

2:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

2:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$810

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Mon 3/16

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$812

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 pm-5:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

Chennai

Sat 3/14

7:35 am-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$812

ChicagoChennai

ORD - MAA

ORDMAA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

2:35 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 30m

Chennai

Fri 3/13

2:00 am-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$835

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Chennai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Chennai

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Chennai (average of $681). Flying from Illinois to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to MAA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Chennai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Chennai in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Chennai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Chennai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Chennai flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Chennai. 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 into for flights to Chennai from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Chennai (MAA) if they book a flight to Chennai from Illinois. Chennai is conveniently located just 10.2 mi from Chennai’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Chennai?

    Departing from Illinois to Chennai will take you 20h 20m. The distance between Illinois and Chennai is about 8558 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Chennai one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $300. Etihad Airways flights start at $342 while deals on American Airlines start at $394 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Chennai?

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Chennai or Chicago Midway - Chennai, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chennai is the most popular route from Illinois to Chennai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Chennai?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,326 for a flight from Illinois to Chennai. The cheapest flight overall is $1,157 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Chennai) is currently priced at $623.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Chennai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Chennai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Chennai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Chennai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Chennai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Chennai 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 Illinois to Chennai?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Chennai (average of $681). Flying from Illinois to Chennai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Illinois to Chennai

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Chennai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$598Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air IndiaCheapest$695Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$742Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$763Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$792Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$834Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$912Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IndiGoCheapest$945Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
SWISSCheapest$1,058Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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