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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$157	United 1 stop 13 hr Sat, May 2 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight	$76	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, May 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $76
Cheapest nonstop flights	$279	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 16 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway	$236	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to Chicago is currently $236
Cheapest business class flights	$470	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $470

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Nashville to Chicago takes 1 hr 30 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 Nashville to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–130
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $190–320

Popular airlines from Nashville to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $140–380

46 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - MDW, ORD Every day

2515 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $253

Typical price: $140–365

63 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - ORD Every day

601 weekly connecting flights

BNA - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $140–380

53 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - ORD Every day

243 weekly connecting flights

BNA - ORD Every day
Delta

from $299

Typical price: $195–500

472 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MDW, ORD Every day
JetBlue

from $365

Typical price: $405–970

25 weekly connecting flights

BNA - ORD Every day
Alaska

from $676

Typical price: $520–1,050

21 weekly connecting flights

BNA - ORD Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nashville to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Nashville to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $65 to $130.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $157. 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 Nashville to Chicago is $279, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to Chicago is $253, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Chicago is $279, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Chicago is $299, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to Chicago is $365, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to Chicago is $676, flying from May 8 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago starts at $157 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $76 and departs on Fri, May 15.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Nashville to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nashville to Chicago.
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 Nashville to Chicago 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 Nashville to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 63 nonstop flights and 601 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 46 nonstop flights and 2,515 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nashville to Chicago are:

United offers 53 nonstop flights and 243 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 472 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
JetBlue offers 25 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with United from $157. 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 Nashville to Chicago is $279, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to Chicago is $253, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Chicago is $279, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Chicago is $299, flying from May 16 to May 18.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to Chicago is $365, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Nashville to Chicago is $676, flying from May 8 to May 11.

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

There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Nashville to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 63 American direct flights from Nashville to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 53 United direct flights from Nashville to Chicago 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 Nashville and Chicago at price $236 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nashville and Chicago 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 Nashville to Chicago, 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 Nashville and Chicago start at $470 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and Chicago start at $157 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3.

To book business class trips from Nashville to Chicago, 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 Nashville and Chicago starts at $236 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and Chicago at price $236 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nashville to Chicago, 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.