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$509+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Illinois

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MAA — ORD
Mar 22 — Mar 291
Sat 3/22
Sat 3/29
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$947
(oojo)

One-way from

$509
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,180

Good round-trip deal

$1,183 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/214:15 amMAA - ORD
1 stop39h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/241:55 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/17$947
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 3/197:35 amMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/246:29 pmORD - MAA
2 stops22h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/16$980
This Yatra.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Yatra.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:50 amMAA - ORD
1 stop22h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/198:20 pmORD - MAA
2 stops41h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/17$993
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/211:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mLufthansa
Mon 10/66:30 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/17$995
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:30 amMAA - ORD
2 stops28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:05 amORD - MAA
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$997
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/201:55 amMAA - ORD
2 stops40h 34mAir Canada
Sun 10/52:00 pmORD - MAA
2 stops47h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 3/17$1,002
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1910:00 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop28h 15mEmirates
Thu 10/28:35 pmORD - MAA
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/17$1,043
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 5/214:05 amMAA - ORD
2 stops28h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 10/27:20 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/17$1,109
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 3/213:00 amMAA - ORD
2 stops40h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/2910:15 amORD - MAA
1 stop28h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$1,160
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:50 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops34h 20mLOT
Sun 9/219:40 pmORD - MAA
2 stops24h 45mLOT
Deal found 3/17$1,175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/810:00 pmMAA - MDW
3 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1011:15 amMDW - MAA
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$2,252

Find flights from Chennai to Illinois within your budget

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 17, 2025.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 5/21

4:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop39h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

1:55 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$947

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 5/21

1:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

6:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop19h 10m

$995

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 5/6

1:30 am-7:38 pm

2 stops28h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

8:05 am-12:15 am

2 stops29h 40m

$997

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 5/20

1:55 am-7:59 am

2 stops40h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

2:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops47h 40m

$1,002

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 5/19

4:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

8:35 pm-8:05 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,043

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 4/10

5:35 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

7:15 pm-3:30 am

1 stop21h 45m

$1,079

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 5/21

4:05 am-10:20 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

7:20 pm-3:00 am

1 stop21h 10m

$1,109

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 4/8

7:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

9:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,175

ChennaiChicago

MAA - MDW

MAAMDW

Chennai

Tue 4/8

10:00 pm-4:40 pm

3 stops29h 10m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/10

11:15 am-2:50 am

3 stops29h 05m

$2,252

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/16

9:10 am-5:55 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$509

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Best time to book a flight from Chennai to Illinois

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Travel insights for flights from Chennai to Illinois

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chennai to Illinois including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Chennai to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Illinois, such as Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,281 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,197 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
316 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,059 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,436 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to Illinois one-way?

    $509 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $514 and $527, 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.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $1,183. While the most popular route (Chennai - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $923 on average our data indicates $1,183 when flying 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Chennai to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 March 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$872Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air IndiaCheapest$904Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$935Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$991Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EmiratesCheapest$1,046Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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