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Find flight deals from Chennai to Chicago for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $455 or round trip flights from $775.

      • MAA 10:15 AM
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Tue, Jun 9 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 9:10 PM
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        MAA 8:25 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Tue, Jun 16 | Etihad Airways
        $775 $1,433
        46% off
        46% off
        $1,433 $775
      • MAA 4:05 AM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Sun, May 17 | Emirates
        ORD 8:35 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:30 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Emirates
        $1,088 $1,433
        24% off
        24% off
        $1,433 $1,088
      • MAA 4:10 AM
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:50 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 | Qatar Airways
        ORD 7:20 PM
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Wed, Jun 17 | Qatar Airways
        $1,118 $1,433
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,433 $1,118
      • MAA 10:15 AM
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 2:00 PM
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:25 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Wed, Jun 17 | Etihad Airways
        $1,155
        19% off
        $1,433 $1,155
      • MAA 4:25 AM
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:50 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Tue, Jun 9 | Qatar Airways
        ORD 7:20 PM
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:40 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Tue, Jun 16 | Qatar Airways
        $1,169
        18% off
        $1,433 $1,169
      • MAA 9:50 AM
        40h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Tue, Jun 9 | Emirates
        ORD 8:35 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:30 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Tue, Jun 16 | Emirates
        $1,177
        18% off
        $1,433 $1,177
      • MAA 4:05 AM
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 | Emirates
        ORD 8:35 PM
        25h
        1 stop
        MAA 8:05 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Wed, Jun 17 | Emirates
        $1,243
        13% off
        $1,433 $1,243
      • MAA 4:05 AM
        39h
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Sun, May 17 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 2:00 PM
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        MAA 8:10 PM
        Chicago - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Etihad Airways
        $1,313
        8% off
        $1,433 $1,313
      • MAA 10:15 AM
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Fri, May 15 | Etihad Airways
        ORD 2:00 PM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:50 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Etihad Airways
        $1,325
        8% off
        $1,433 $1,325
      • MAA 10:05 PM
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Fri, May 15 | Emirates
        ORD 8:35 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MAA 2:30 AM
        Chicago - Chennai | Wed, May 20 | Emirates
        $1,332
        7% off
        $1,433 $1,332
      • MAA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MAA 4:00 PM
        Chicago - Chennai | Sat, May 16 | Normal Airline
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      • MAA 4:05 AM
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:40 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Thu, Jun 18 | Etihad Airways
        $455 $551
        17% off
        17% off
        $551 $455
      • MAA 4:05 AM
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:40 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Fri, Jun 19 | Etihad Airways
        $476 $551
        14% off
        14% off
        $551 $476
      • MAA 9:55 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Mon, May 18 | Etihad Airways
        $510 $551
        7% off
        7% off
        $551 $510
      • MAA 9:55 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Sun, May 24 | Etihad Airways
        $511
        7% off
        $551 $511
      • MAA 4:05 AM
        39h
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Wed, May 27 | Etihad Airways
        $511
        7% off
        $551 $511
      • MAA 9:55 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Sun, May 17 | Etihad Airways
        $512
        7% off
        $551 $512
      • MAA 10:15 AM
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Fri, May 22 | Etihad Airways
        $512
        7% off
        $551 $512
      • MAA 9:55 PM
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:40 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Tue, Jun 16 | Etihad Airways
        $512
        7% off
        $551 $512
      • MAA 10:15 AM
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:35 AM
        Chennai - Chicago | Thu, May 28 | Etihad Airways
        $512
        7% off
        $551 $512
      • MAA 9:55 PM
        28h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:40 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Mon, Jun 15 | Etihad Airways
        $512
        7% off
        $551 $512
      • MAA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        Chennai - Chicago | Thu, May 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chennai to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chennai to Chicago (MAA-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $455 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MAA to ORD on Thu, Jun 18), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $775 departing on Tue, Jun 9 and returning on Tue, Jun 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chennai to Chicago with the following airlines, including: IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chennai to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chennai to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 18, with one-way flights priced at just $455.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chennai to Chicago is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chennai to Chicago on May 23, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $445.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Chennai International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (MAA-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Chennai is 11h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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