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$54+ Cheap flights from Tennessee to Chicago (CHI)

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BNA — CHI
abr. 5 — abr. 121
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Cheap flight deals from Tennessee to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tennessee to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$54
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$104 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Nashville Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Tennessee to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Tennessee to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tennessee to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapest flights from Tennessee to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tennessee to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 31, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
vie. 5/94:55 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
lun. 5/122:36 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$75
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/92:28 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
lun. 5/125:20 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$77
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/221:45 pmBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 41mAllegiant Air
dom. 5/254:16 pmRFD - BNA
Nonstop1h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/30$78
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/162:28 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/182:29 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$92
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
vie. 5/99:25 pmBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
lun. 5/128:30 pmMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$145
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 5/1311:22 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/133:30 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$154
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/247:49 pmBNA - MDW
1 stop23h 17mFrontier
dom. 4/278:01 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop22h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/29$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mar. 5/137:25 amBNA - ORD
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
mar. 5/134:00 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$169
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/66:00 amBNA - ORD
1 stop9h 04mJetBlue
mié. 5/146:15 amORD - BNA
1 stop6h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 3/30$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
vie. 5/96:00 amBNA - MDW
1 stop6h 28mDelta
lun. 5/121:08 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/30$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 5/75:15 amBNA - ORD
1 stop4h 48mDelta
mié. 5/141:30 pmORD - BNA
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/30$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
jue. 5/17:00 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/47:58 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$189

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tennessee 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 marzo 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tennessee to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Tennessee

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

vie. 5/9

4:55 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/12

2:36 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$75

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

vie. 5/9

2:28 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/12

5:20 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$77

NashvilleChicago

BNA - RFD

BNARFD

Nashville Intl

jue. 5/22

1:45 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago Greater Rockford

dom. 5/25

4:16 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$78

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

vie. 5/16

2:28 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/18

2:29 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$92

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

vie. 5/9

9:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

lun. 5/12

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$145

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

mar. 5/13

11:22 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/13

3:30 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$154

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

jue. 4/24

7:49 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop23h 17m

Chicago Midway

dom. 4/27

8:01 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$160

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

mar. 5/13

7:25 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/13

4:00 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$169

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

mar. 5/6

6:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/14

6:15 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$171

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

vie. 5/9

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Chicago Midway

lun. 5/12

1:08 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$177

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Tennessee to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 TN to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Tennessee 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 marzo 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Tennessee to Chicago as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Tennessee to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Tennessee 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 marzo 31, 2025.

The most flights from USTN to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 marzo 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tennessee to Chicago, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tennessee to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tennessee to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. Spirit Airlines flights start at $55 while deals on Southwest start at $69 one-way.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Tennessee, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Royal Jordanian (92%), ANA (89%), Southwest( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tennessee to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tennessee to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,881, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $55. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $77.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Tennessee to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 Tennessee to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tennessee 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 marzo 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$75Average$90FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$109Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$156Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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