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$582+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — ORD
Jun 30 — Jul 71
Tue 6/30
Tue 7/7
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 May 31, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/239:05 pm
MAA
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ORD
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/172:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$940
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/108:15 pm
MAA
-
ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Air France
Wed 8/125:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
2 stops26h 25m
Air France
Deal found 5/28$963
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/184:05 am
MAA
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ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Emirates
Tue 9/18:35 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/30$968
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2110:05 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 10m
Emirates
Mon 9/218:35 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/27$971
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/184:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/159:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/26$976
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:55 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/142:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/31$977
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/204:05 pm
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/252:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/29$978
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/610:15 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 12/298:20 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop36h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/29$979
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop39h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/282:00 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/28$981
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/164:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/118:25 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop37h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/29$982
This Indian Eagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Indian Eagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/224:05 am
MAA
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/309:10 pm
ORD
-
MAA
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/27$983
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:15 am
MAA
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STL
2 stops44h 23m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/302:08 pm
STL
-
MAA
2 stops54h 32m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,095

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 May 31, 2026.

Round-trip from

$940
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$582
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,018
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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 May 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to Illinois that are best for you.

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ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 6/18

4:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

7:45 pm-2:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

$1,019

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 6/17

4:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/26

8:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,042

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 6/19

4:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/29

8:35 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 25m

$1,044

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 6/15

9:55 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/7

1:10 pm-2:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

$1,051

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 7/20

4:05 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

2:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,053

ChennaiSt. Louis

MAA - STL

MAASTL

Chennai

Sat 10/24

10:15 am-8:08 pm

2 stops44h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/30

2:08 pm-8:10 am

2 stops54h 32m

$1,095

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 7/17

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

8:25 pm-2:50 am

1 stop19h 55m

$1,115

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Sun 6/14

3:55 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

7:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,120

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Fri 6/12

3:55 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

7:20 pm-2:50 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,182

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 8/3

3:55 am-6:20 am

2 stops36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/19

6:50 pm-2:30 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,189

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Deals found on 5/29

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Illinois (average of $408). Flying from Chennai to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $985). 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?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chennai to Illinois?

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chennai to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 May 31, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,575 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,575 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,575 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,575 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,444 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,575 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,031 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,575 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,961 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,575 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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?

    Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways can get you from Chennai to Illinois in just under 28h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 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?

    $378 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?

    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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Illinois (average of $408). Flying from Chennai to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $985). 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 May 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$775Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air IndiaCheapest$815Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$821Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$906Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$957Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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