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£29 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nashville

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Nashville departing on 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Nashville, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Nashville, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Nashville (CHI-BNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Nashville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Nashville

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Nashville.
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United Airlines Logo
20:05 - 21:49ORD-BNA
1h 44mdirect
United Airlines Logo
09:50 - 11:48BNA-ORD
1h 58mdirect
£58United Airlines
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Wed, 21 May - Wed, 28 May
Southwest Logo
17:45 - 22:45ORD-BNA
5h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
14:35 - 16:25BNA-ORD
1h 50mdirect
£65Southwest
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Thu, 3 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
American Airlines Logo
17:10 - 18:48ORD-BNA
1h 38mdirect
American Airlines Logo
05:36 - 07:25BNA-ORD
1h 49mdirect
£69American Airlines
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Tue, 15 Jul - Thu, 17 Jul
Southwest Logo
13:30 - 22:35ORD-BNA
9h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:50 - 12:45BNA-ORD
1h 55mdirect
£70Southwest
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Thu, 29 May - Mon, 2 Jun
Southwest Logo
17:45 - 22:45ORD-BNA
5h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
05:40 - 10:45BNA-ORD
5h 05m1 stop
£73Southwest
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Thu, 3 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
American Airlines Logo
07:05 - 11:53ORD-BNA
4h 48m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
05:36 - 07:25BNA-ORD
1h 49mdirect
£110American Airlines
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Tue, 15 Jul - Thu, 17 Jul
Delta Logo
09:39 - 15:38ORD-BNA
5h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:16 - 16:47BNA-ORD
4h 31m1 stop
£133Delta
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Wed, 14 May - Tue, 20 May
Delta Logo
11:05 - 17:00ORD-BNA
5h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
18:23 - 23:59BNA-ORD
5h 36m1 stop
£135Delta
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 14 Jun
Sun Country Air Logo
18:17 - 16:37ORD-BNA
22h 20m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
07:30 - 19:17BNA-ORD
11h 47m1 stop
£192Sun Country Air
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Fri, 27 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
Sun Country Air Logo
20:05 - 18:50ORD-BNA
22h 45m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
18:15 - 19:09BNA-ORD
24h 54m1 stop
£199Sun Country Air
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Thu, 15 May - Sun, 18 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Nashville flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Nashville cost £184 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £184.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Nashville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nashville on a Thursday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Nashville is February, where tickets cost £123 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £201 and £179 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Nashville?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Nashville, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Nashville

Low season

January

High season

October
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Chicago to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Nashville

  • Where can I stay during a layover at Chicago Midway Airport?

    While there is no on-site hotel at Chicago Midway International Airport, travelers have other nearby options. If you want to rest a few hours before or between flights, you can check into a hotel located just a few blocks from the airport. Some of the nearby hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn, the Carlton Inn Midway, and Fairfield Inn & Suites.

  • What services are available for travelers with physical impairments at O’Hare International Airport?

    To help you easily navigate Chicago O’Hare International Airport, each airline offers wheelchair assistance to travelers with disabilities. This service helps handicapped travelers get safely to their gate. The wheelchair assistance is coordinated by individual airlines. You are advised to contact your airline before your flight to add the service to your reservation. Airlines that offer this include United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • What parking options are available at Chicago Midway International Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport offers several parking options. These include hourly or daily rates, valet, and long-term/economy parking. All parking areas are wheelchair accessible. The parking fee is based on the time a vehicle remains in the facility, and payments are made to the cashier upon exiting.

  • Can I rent a car at Nashville International Airport?

    Numerous car-rental companies are on site at the Nashville International Airport (BNA). You can always book your car rental before your flight to avoid spending extra time once you land at the airport. The car-rental facility at Nashville International Airport is located near the terminal on Level 1.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Nashville?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Nashville was £39 for a one-way ticket and £77 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Nashville?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Nashville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Nashville?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Nashville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Nashville?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Nashville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Nashville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nashville with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Nashville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nashville from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Nashville

  • Chicago Midway International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport are the two main airports serving Chicago. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is located 13 miles northwest of the central business district, while Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8 miles south of the central business district.
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the main airport in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The customs office at BNA is located in Concourse A. Concourse A also serves as the current hub for all international flights. All domestic flights are located in concourses B, C, and D.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport has one terminal, which has two levels—Arrivals and Check-in. Arrivals is located on the lower level of the terminal; there you can find services like currency exchange, ATMs, baggage claim, and charging stations. The Check-in is located on the upper level of the terminal; there you will find the ticket counters.
  • The Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a large facility and therefore requires transportation between terminals. To make it easier to connect between international terminals, shuttle buses operate continuously throughout the day, ensuring prompt and reliable service. The buses arrive every 5-15min. However, if you’re connecting between domestic terminals, you don’t need to take the shuttle. You only need to follow the overhead signs to navigate between domestic terminals.
  • If you’d like to exercise before or between flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, you can register for a day membership at the Hilton Athletic Club. The club offers facilities like a steam room, lap pool, sauna, and full-service locker rooms. The club is located at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, directly across from the domestic terminals.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Nashville?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Nashville Intl

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Allegiant Air, American Airlines, +3 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Nashville

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Nashville

Average priceAverage duration
Flights1h 35m
Buses£19910h 20m

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