Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nashville (CHI - BNA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 15 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$76	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Tue, May 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $76
Cheapest nonstop flights	$279	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 16 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway	$236	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Nashville is currently $236
Cheapest business class flights	$414	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 15 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $414

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Nashville takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $75–175
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–375

Popular airlines from Chicago to Nashville

Southwest

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $140–380

46 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - BNA Every day

2499 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BNA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $140–365

63 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BNA Every day

692 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BNA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $140–375

53 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BNA Every day

221 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BNA Every day
Delta

from $307

Typical price: $195–510

456 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BNA Every day
Spirit

from $262

Typical price: $140–435

24 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BNA Every day
Alaska

from $728

Typical price: $510–1,100

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BNA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Nashville

Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 16 min 6 mi
Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis United States 3 hr 14 min 195 mi
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)

Louisville United States 2 hr 39 min 150 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Huntsville United States 1 hr 54 min 105 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Nashville

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $75 to $175.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Nashville is $279, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Nashville is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Nashville is $279, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Nashville is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Nashville is $262, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Nashville is $728, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville starts at $160 from Fri, May 15 to Mon, May 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $76 and departs on Tue, May 5.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Nashville.

Nashville is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive May–Aug. Summers (Jun–Sep) are hot and humid, while winters (Nov–Mar) are cool, with light snow. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible Feb–May. Local events include Awesome April (bringing together fashion, music and film festivals), the Country Music Association Music Festival (Jun), and the Birthday of the Grand Ole Opry (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Nashville.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Nashville really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Nashville.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 63 nonstop flights and 692 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 46 nonstop flights and 2,499 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Nashville are:

United offers 53 nonstop flights and 221 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Delta offers 456 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Spirit offers 24 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Nashville.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $76.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Nashville is $279, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Nashville is $287, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Nashville is $279, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Nashville is $307, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Nashville is $262, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Nashville is $728, flying from Jul 10 to Jul 13.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Nashville.

There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 American direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 United direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Nashville at price $236 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Nashville.

There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 American direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 United direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Nashville on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Nashville start at $279 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Nashville, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Nashville start at $414 from Fri, May 15 to Mon, May 18 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Nashville start at $160 from Fri, May 15 to Mon, May 18.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Nashville, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Nashville starts at $236 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Nashville at price $236 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Nashville, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.