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$49+ Cheap flights from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CHI
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Nashville Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or August, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$58
(Frontier)

One-way from

$53
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$199
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Cheapest flights from Nashville to Chicago
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/92:08 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Wed 4/163:22 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$58
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:29 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/263:14 pmORD - BNA
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$107
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/99:23 amBNA - MDW
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Wed 4/166:40 amMDW - BNA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$110
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:00 amBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 31mAllegiant Air
Sun 7/139:21 amRFD - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mAllegiant Air
Deal found 1/16$116
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1912:00 pmBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 2/263:15 pmMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$117
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:00 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/262:19 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$117
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/195:30 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/2612:40 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$157
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/78:00 amBNA - ORD
1 stop12h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/103:56 pmORD - BNA
1 stop6h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$164
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/116:15 amBNA - MDW
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Tue 2/115:05 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Deal found 1/16$173
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:25 pmBNA - ORD
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Tue 3/44:58 pmORD - BNA
1 stop3h 58mDelta
Deal found 1/16$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/199:40 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Wed 2/267:30 amORD - BNA
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/15$182
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/27:31 amBNA - MDW
2 stops37h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/96:40 amMDW - BNA
2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$271

Find flights from Nashville to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Nashville to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Sat 2/15

4:54 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

3:22 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$63

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Mon 3/10

9:15 pm-7:44 am

1 stop10h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

3:22 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$103

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Wed 4/9

9:23 am-7:35 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/16

6:40 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$110

NashvilleChicago

BNA - RFD

BNARFD

Nashville Intl

Thu 7/10

7:00 am-8:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 7/13

9:21 am-10:51 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$116

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/19

12:00 pm-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/26

3:15 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$117

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Wed 2/19

9:40 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

11:25 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$117

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Sat 3/1

2:45 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

3:11 pm-4:41 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$153

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/11

1:33 pm-11:05 am

1 stop21h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

2:29 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$158

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/11

6:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/11

5:05 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$173

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/4

5:02 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

10:44 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$173

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nashville-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nashville-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nashville-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Nashville to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Nashville to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Nashville to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BNA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Nashville to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to Chicago at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Nashville to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Nashville to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Nashville to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Nashville to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

The most flights from BNA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
801 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nashville to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Nashville to Chicago?

    Located just 6.0 mi from the city center, Nashville Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Nashville. Booking flights from Nashville Intl (BNA) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 44 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nashville to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $58, Frontier will fly you from Nashville to Chicago and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $117 and $137, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nashville to Chicago for 71% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nashville to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $53 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $59 and United Airlines from $59 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nashville to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from Nashville to Chicago consider Nashville Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Nashville Intl - Chicago Midway or Nashville Intl - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nashville to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Nashville to Chicago on time: Qatar Airways (88%), ANA (87%), Royal Jordanian (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,291 for a flight from Nashville to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $51 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $100.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nashville to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nashville to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nashville to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nashville to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nashville to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nashville to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nashville to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nashville to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Nashville to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Nashville to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Nashville to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$79Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$100Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$117Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$124Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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