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	$229	Contour Airlines 1 stop 4 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $229
Cheapest one-way flight	$115	Contour Airlines 1 stop 4 hr Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $115
Cheapest nonstop flights	$304	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Aug 8 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $304
Last-minute weekend getaway	$288	Contour Airlines 1 stop 34 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nashville to Chicago is currently $288
Cheapest business class flights	$497	United 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Aug 29 — Sun, Aug 30	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago is currently $497

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 May.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–130
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–330

Popular airlines from Nashville to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $304

Typical price: $145–400

40 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - MDW, ORD Every day

2498 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $292

Typical price: $145–405

53 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - ORD Every day

242 weekly connecting flights

BNA - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $304

Typical price: $145–395

44 weekly nonstop flights

BNA - ORD Every day

611 weekly connecting flights

BNA - ORD Every day
Delta

from $324

Typical price: $210–530

554 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MDW, ORD Every day
JetBlue

from $303

Typical price: $420–1,050

34 weekly connecting flights

BNA - ORD Every day
Frontier

from $258

Typical price: $140–495

31 weekly connecting flights

BNA - MDW, 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 38 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 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 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 Contour Airlines from $229. The cheapest one-way flight was with Contour Airlines from $115.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to Chicago is $304, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Chicago is $292, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 9.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to Chicago is $304, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Chicago is $324, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to Chicago is $303, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to Chicago is $258, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago starts at $229 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.

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, United is the most popular. United offers 53 nonstop flights and 242 connecting flights per week. United flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 40 nonstop flights and 2,498 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:

American offers 44 nonstop flights and 611 connecting flights per week. American flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 554 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 34 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 31 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , 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 Contour Airlines from $229. The cheapest one-way flight was with Contour Airlines from $115.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Nashville to Chicago is $304, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest United flight from Nashville to Chicago is $292, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 9.
The cheapest American flight from Nashville to Chicago is $304, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Nashville to Chicago is $324, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Nashville to Chicago is $303, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Nashville to Chicago is $258, flying from Aug 13 to Aug 17.

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

There are 40 Southwest 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.
There are 44 American 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 $288 is offered by Contour Airlines from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.

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

There are 40 Southwest 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.
There are 44 American 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 $304 from Sat, Aug 8 to Mon, Aug 10 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 $497 from Sat, Aug 29 to Sun, Aug 30 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nashville and Chicago start at $229 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12.

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 $288 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Contour Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nashville and Chicago at price $288 is offered by Contour Airlines from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7.

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.