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$433+ 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 12/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — ORD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
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 December 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2010:00 amMAA - ORD
1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 2/71:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop31h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/10$782
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/209:30 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/74:25 pmORD - MAA
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$879
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:05 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Sat 2/74:25 pmORD - MAA
2 stops26h 40mKLM
Deal found 12/11$904
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/2511:15 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/151:10 pmORD - MAA
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,036
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:00 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops34h 55mIndiGo
Thu 1/1511:50 amORD - MAA
2 stops35h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 12/10$1,043

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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$753
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$433
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,226
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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 12, 2025.
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ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 2/4

9:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop21h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

1:10 pm-2:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

$833

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 4/23

10:05 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

2:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$839

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 5/29

6:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/18

2:20 pm-8:45 am

2 stops31h 55m

$880

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 5/29

6:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

2:20 pm-8:45 am

2 stops31h 55m

$880

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 5/28

1:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

2:20 pm-8:45 am

2 stops31h 55m

$891

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 5/28

1:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

2:20 pm-8:45 am

2 stops31h 55m

$891

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 2/4

7:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop43h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

4:14 pm-5:35 am

2 stops25h 51m

$905

ChennaiSt. Louis

MAA - STL

MAASTL

Chennai

Wed 2/11

7:35 am-3:35 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/15

1:36 pm-5:35 am

2 stops28h 29m

$908

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 6/1

10:05 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

2:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 00m

$910

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 5/27

4:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

2:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop32h 00m

$910

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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 $1,040). 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.

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 12, 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
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
3,677 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7.4
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
7,571 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
2,947 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,434 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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, SWISS, and British Airways can get you from Chennai to Illinois in just under 21h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 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?

    $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 Etihad Airways and Air India, with prices starting from $410 and $420, 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$806Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air IndiaCheapest$818Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$880Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$933Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$980Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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