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 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$82	Spirit 1 stop 10 hr Tue, Mar 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $82
Cheapest nonstop flights	$270	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $270
Last-minute weekend getaway	$346	Spirit 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Nashville is currently $346
Cheapest business class flights	$419	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville is currently $419

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: $195–310

Popular airlines from Chicago to Nashville

Southwest

Nonstop

from $270

Typical price: $140–350

45 weekly nonstop flights

MDW, ORD - BNA Every day

2538 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BNA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $270

Typical price: $140–345

46 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BNA Every day

675 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BNA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $270

Typical price: $140–360

49 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BNA Every day

220 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BNA Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $190–490

402 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BNA Every day
Frontier

from $181

Typical price: $125–395

39 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BNA Every day
Spirit

from $241

Typical price: $135–405

36 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BNA Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 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 International Airport (SDF)

Louisville United States 2 hr 38 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 Spirit from $82.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Nashville is $270, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Nashville is $270, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Nashville is $270, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Nashville is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Nashville is $181, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Nashville is $241, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville starts at $160 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $82 and departs on Tue, Mar 10.

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, United is the most popular. United offers 49 nonstop flights and 220 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,538 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:

American offers 46 nonstop flights and 675 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Delta offers 402 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Frontier offers 39 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA) .
Spirit offers 36 connecting flights per week. Spirit 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 Spirit from $82.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Nashville is $270, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Nashville is $270, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Nashville is $270, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Nashville is $309, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Nashville is $181, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Nashville is $241, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.

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

There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 American direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 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 $346 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

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

There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 American direct flights from Chicago to Nashville per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 49 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 $270 from Sat, Apr 18 to Mon, Apr 20 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 $419 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Nashville start at $160 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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 $346 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Spirit.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Nashville at price $346 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

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.