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$421+ 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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — ORD
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Wed 4/1
Wed 4/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 2, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 3/183:55 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/92:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/28$784
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/14:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/12:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$787
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 3/1010:00 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/32:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$790
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:35 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/132:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$791
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Thu 6/184:35 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/232:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/28$794
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 5/173:45 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/244:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$795
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/74:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/132:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop38h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/26$796
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/113:25 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/82:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$799
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/14:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/52:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/26$800
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/204:20 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/264:54 pm
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops25h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$801
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/13:45 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/82:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop25h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/1$802
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2610:15 am
MAA
-
STL
2 stops40h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/238:35 am
STL
-
MAA
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$985

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 2, 2026.

Round-trip from

$780
(oojo)

One-way from

$421
(oojo)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$964
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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 March 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Illinois that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 5/28

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

2:00 pm-2:25 am

1 stop25h 55m

$808

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 5/26

4:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

2:00 pm-2:25 am

1 stop25h 55m

$808

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/29

9:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

2:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

$817

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 5/26

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

2:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$889

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 6/17

9:05 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

5:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops32h 10m

$899

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 5/5

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

1:10 pm-2:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

$902

ChennaiSt. Louis

MAA - STL

MAASTL

Chennai

Sun 4/26

10:15 am-4:41 pm

2 stops40h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/23

8:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$985

ChennaiSt. Louis

MAA - STL

MAASTL

Chennai

Tue 4/14

10:15 am-6:04 pm

2 stops42h 19m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/21

8:54 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$986

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 4/13

4:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/26

2:00 pm-8:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

$1,019

ChennaiSt. Louis

MAA - STL

MAASTL

Chennai

Mon 3/30

4:35 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops38h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/6

11:41 am-8:25 am

2 stops34h 14m

$1,086

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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 March 2, 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
3,536 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,536 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,536 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,745 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,536 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,420 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,536 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,818 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,536 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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
2,971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,536 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

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 and British Airways can get you from Chennai to Illinois in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 05m. The distance from Chennai to Illinois is about 8804 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 $400 and $434, 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 $1,044). 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 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 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$768Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$806Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air IndiaCheapest$818Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$822Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$969Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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