1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Nashville.

The cheapest days to fly are usually in September. Typical prices range from $115 to $250.

The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Chicago to Nashville was with Frontier from $60. The best one-way deal was with Frontier from $24.

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

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville starts at $60 from Thu, Sep 5 to Sun, Sep 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $24 and departs on Sun, Sep 15.

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.