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$481+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to Illinois

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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chennai to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$910
(Expedia)

One-way from

$481
(Indian Eagle)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,186

Good round-trip deal

$1,183 or less
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/163:55 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/231:55 pmORD - MAA
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$910
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/264:15 pmMAA - ORD
1 stop27h 40mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/221:55 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$914
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/262:50 pmMAA - ORD
2 stops39h 15mIndiGo
Tue 4/227:50 pmORD - MAA
2 stops35h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 2/20$937
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1011:15 amMAA - ORD
1 stop30h 40mAir India
Wed 9/312:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 50mAir India
Deal found 2/20$950
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/107:35 amMAA - ORD
2 stops34h 13mBritish Airways
Mon 9/89:15 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$954
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/81:55 amMAA - ORD
1 stop28h 30mLufthansa
Tue 10/214:00 pmORD - MAA
1 stop21h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$976
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 5/194:05 amMAA - ORD
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 11/106:55 pmORD - MAA
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,022
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 5/209:50 amMAA - ORD
1 stop40h 25mEmirates
Sun 7/278:35 pmORD - MAA
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,048
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 stops43h 59mAir Canada
Sun 11/99:15 pmORD - MAA
2 stops39h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,059
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/25:35 amMAA - STL
2 stops25h 36mBritish Airways
Fri 9/192:50 pmSTL - MAA
2 stops26h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,083
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/91:55 amMAA - STL
2 stops48h 22mLufthansa
Tue 8/58:25 amSTL - MAA
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,213
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/11:55 amMAA - STL
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/191:30 pmSTL - MAA
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,447

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Chennai

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 4/16

3:55 pm-7:25 am

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

1:55 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$910

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 3/26

4:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

1:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$914

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Wed 3/26

2:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:50 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops35h 15m

$937

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Thu 4/10

11:15 am-7:25 am

1 stop30h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

12:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$950

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 3/10

7:35 am-7:18 am

2 stops34h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

9:15 pm-3:30 am

1 stop19h 45m

$954

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 4/8

1:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

4:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop21h 40m

$976

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Mon 5/19

4:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

6:55 pm-2:25 am

1 stop20h 00m

$1,022

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 5/20

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop40h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

8:35 pm-2:30 am

1 stop19h 25m

$1,048

ChennaiChicago

MAA - ORD

MAAORD

Chennai

Tue 5/20

1:55 am-11:24 am

2 stops43h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/9

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,059

ChennaiSt. Louis

MAA - STL

MAASTL

Chennai

Wed 4/2

5:35 am-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/19

2:50 pm-3:30 am

2 stops26h 10m

$1,083

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $321). 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chennai to Illinois, such as Emirates, Thai Airways and SWISS. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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?

    $481 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 Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $531 and $559, 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 $910 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 $321). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$872Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$884Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$898Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air IndiaCheapest$906Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$940Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$1,044Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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