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$461+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Illinois

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — ORD
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 11, 2026.

Round-trip from

$737
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$461
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,477
From Chennai to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 11, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2510:00 amMAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 3/41:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/11$732
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/610:00 amMAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 3/282:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop37h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9$737
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/294:10 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/191:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9$738
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Fri 3/1310:00 amMAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/302:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10$741
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/119:40 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/132:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9$749
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/129:40 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops24h 00mAir India
Wed 7/151:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 20mAir India
Deal found 1/10$758
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/193:45 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop27h 30mEtihad Airways
Sun 9/132:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10$760
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:35 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/142:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10$761
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/53:45 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop27h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/52:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop25h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Tue 4/214:15 amMAA - ORD
1 stop39h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/172:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/10$764
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1310:00 amMAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/132:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop38h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/9$769
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/255:35 amMAA - STL
2 stops48h 58mBritish Airways
Mon 9/2812:47 pmSTL - MAA
2 stops28h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/8$913

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to Illinois 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 January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Illinois that are best for you.

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Chennai

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/1

4:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

2:00 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop38h 05m

$749

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 5/31

3:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

2:00 pm-2:25 am

1 stop25h 55m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 4/23

4:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

2:00 pm-2:25 am

1 stop25h 55m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 4/20

4:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

2:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/22

4:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

2:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 5/31

3:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

2:00 pm-2:25 am

1 stop25h 55m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 4/21

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

2:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 4/20

4:35 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

2:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 6/3

10:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/4

2:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$775

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 6/2

4:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/4

2:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$775

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Illinois

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Illinois (average of $718). Flying from Chennai to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,044). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated January 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Chennai to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,708 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,667 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,974 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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

    Chennai (MAA) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Chennai to Illinois. It is only a 10.2 mi journey to Chennai (MAA) from Chennai’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chennai to Illinois?

    Etihad Airways can get you from Chennai to Illinois in just under 26h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Chennai to Illinois is about 8558 mi.

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

    $339 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $390 and $410, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Illinois (average of $718). Flying from Chennai to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,044). 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 6 airlines flying from Chennai to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chennai to Illinois. 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 January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$806Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$817Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air IndiaCheapest$818Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$933Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$978Average$1,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$987Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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