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$494+ 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — ORD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Illinois

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 March 23, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/179:55 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/299:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$795
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 7/2910:15 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/129:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop36h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$796
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/64:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/219:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23$797
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/224:05 am
MAA
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ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/222:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$799
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/154:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/222:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/18$800
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 3/284:30 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/162:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$805
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/2410:15 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/252:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/18$806
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 3/284:30 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/232:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/20$807
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 7/214:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/279:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19$808
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 5/229:55 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/279:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop18h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$811
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 5/229:55 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/149:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop36h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21$812
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 9/175:35 am
MAA
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STL
2 stops62h 20m
British Airways
Mon 9/219:46 am
STL
-
MAA
2 stops55h 14m
British Airways
Deal found 3/22$1,271

Find flight deals from Chennai to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$795
(oojo)

One-way from

$494
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$943
From Chennai to Illinois
One-way flight from Chennai to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 5/4

4:05 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

9:10 pm-8:25 am

1 stop24h 45m

$823

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/15

4:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

2:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

$834
Quickest round-trip

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 5/14

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

7:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

$857

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sat 5/2

4:05 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

2:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$932

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/8

4:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-2:50 am

2 stops34h 20m

$976

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 4/14

4:20 am-6:39 am

2 stops36h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-2:40 am

2 stops34h 10m

$1,001

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 5/31

6:00 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops29h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

2:20 pm-4:55 am

2 stops28h 05m

$1,088

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 5/25

1:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

7:05 pm-4:55 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,159

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/15

4:20 am-6:39 am

2 stops36h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-2:40 am

2 stops34h 10m

$1,168

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 5/8

10:10 pm-9:40 am

2 stops46h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

8:10 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,199

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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 $1,026). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chennai to Illinois?

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 March 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Chennai to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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, Qatar Airways, and British Airways can get you from Chennai to Illinois in just under 21h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 41h 05m. 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 Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $399 and $434, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $1,026). 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 5 airlines flying from Chennai to Illinois

Discover the top 5 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$768Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air IndiaCheapest$818Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$822Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$906Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$960Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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