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$370+ 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — ORD
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
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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 December 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$743
(KLM)

One-way from

$370
(Yatra.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,226
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 December 1, 2025.

This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:10 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 40mKLM
Sat 1/314:25 pmORD - MAA
2 stops28h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/1$743
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/123:25 amMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/311:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$825
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:15 amMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 40mIndiGo
Sat 1/248:20 pmORD - MAA
2 stops26h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 11/29$831
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:25 amMAA - ORD
2 stops26h 15mAir France
Thu 1/85:20 pmORD - MAA
2 stops25h 40mAir France
Deal found 11/30$838
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:30 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 10mAir France
Thu 1/85:20 pmORD - MAA
2 stops27h 00mAir France
Deal found 11/30$850
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:10 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/85:20 pmORD - MAA
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$851
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Sat 12/611:15 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/241:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/29$864
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:30 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops33h 25mIndiGo
Thu 1/88:20 pmORD - MAA
2 stops32h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 11/29$872
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:25 amMAA - STL
2 stops31h 56mQatar Airways
Sun 1/117:04 amSTL - MAA
2 stops31h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/30$1,476
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:50 amMAA - STL
2 stops31h 23mLufthansa
Sun 1/113:50 pmSTL - MAA
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/30$1,591
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Sun 12/287:35 amMAA - STL
2 stops49h 06mBritish Airways
Sun 1/116:44 pmSTL - MAA
2 stops47h 21mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/30$1,678
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Sat 12/2712:35 amMAA - STL
3 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/114:05 pmSTL - MAA
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$1,942

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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 December 1, 2025.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 12/13

8:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

4:25 pm-8:25 am

2 stops28h 30m

$743

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 4/23

8:05 am-11:10 am

2 stops37h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

1:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$793

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 1/24

3:55 am-7:35 am

1 stop39h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

1:10 pm-2:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

$824

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 1/20

1:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

6:00 pm-8:45 am

2 stops27h 15m

$830

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 1/21

1:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

4:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 30m

$835

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 1/29

1:50 am-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

4:10 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

$865

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 2/13

3:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

1:10 pm-8:10 am

1 stop31h 30m

$882

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 1/23

7:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

4:19 pm-5:35 am

2 stops26h 46m

$905

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 1/23

7:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

1:15 pm-5:35 am

2 stops28h 50m

$905

ChennaiSt. Louis

MAA - STL

MAASTL

Chennai

Thu 1/29

7:35 am-1:09 pm

2 stops65h 04m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/2

2:54 pm-5:35 am

2 stops51h 11m

$911

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/29

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Illinois

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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 $1,040). 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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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 December 1, 2025.
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
3,429 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,429 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,677 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,429 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,316 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,429 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,546 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,429 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,429 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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?

    KLM, Air India, and British Airways can get you from Chennai to Illinois in just under 27h. Your travel time can differ by up to 38h 04m. The distance from Chennai to Illinois 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 Chennai to Illinois one-way?

    $379 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $422 and $433, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Chennai - Lambert-St Louis or Chennai - Chicago Midway, 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 $1,040). 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 December 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$806Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air IndiaCheapest$818Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$845Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$933Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$980Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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