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$53+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CHI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nashville Intl to Chicago are usually found in September or May, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Nashville to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$85
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$54
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$190

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nashville to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 6/197:00 amBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 31mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/229:21 amRFD - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/27$87
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/202:52 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/235:50 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$98
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Fri 5/162:28 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/182:29 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/164:55 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Sun 5/182:29 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$108
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 6/75:15 amBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sat 6/145:10 amMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 6/72:35 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Sat 6/144:20 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/187:20 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/1910:14 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 6/73:43 pmBNA - MDW
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Sat 6/146:00 amMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/28$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 6/710:15 amBNA - ORD
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Sat 6/145:35 amORD - BNA
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/28$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/221:45 pmBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/262:42 pmRFD - BNA
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$207
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/47:01 pmBNA - ORD
1 stop22h 14mSun Country Air
Sun 6/86:30 amORD - BNA
1 stop9h 25mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/28$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/2310:01 amBNA - MDW
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Sun 5/259:12 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop11h 57mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$220

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nashville to Chicago that are best for you.

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NashvilleChicago

BNA - RFD

BNARFD

Nashville Intl

Thu 6/19

7:00 am-8:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 6/22

9:21 am-10:46 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$87

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Fri 6/20

2:52 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/23

5:50 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$98

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

2:28 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

2:29 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$106

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Fri 5/16

4:55 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

2:29 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$108

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/7

5:15 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/14

5:10 am-6:35 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$159

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/7

2:35 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

4:20 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$159

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/18

7:20 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

10:14 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$178

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/7

3:43 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-10:06 am

1 stop4h 06m

$179

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Sat 6/7

10:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/14

5:35 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 53m

$179

NashvilleChicago

BNA - RFD

BNARFD

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/22

1:45 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 5/26

2:42 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$207

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Compare providers for flights from Nashville to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Nashville to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Nashville-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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.

The best insider tips for Nashville to Chicago flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Nashville to Chicago trip
Airlines
British Airways

BA's World Traveller offers inflight entertainment and complimentary meals on long-haul flights.


BA's Club Suite provides privacy with solo pods and a door for enhanced comfort.

Read more about British Airwaysby Gabriel Leigh
Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus offers empty middle seats for extra comfort on short flights.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding is available with carry-on purchase or special fare bundles.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.


United's MileagePlus allows pooling miles for family use, maximizing travel benefits.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
BNA

For self-parking, Terminal Garage 1 and 2 are closest to the terminal. Economy Lot A is cheaper and within walking distance.

Read more about BNAby Mark Chesnut
ORD

Consider taking the “L” train from downtown Chicago to ORD to avoid traffic delays common with taxis or rideshares.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Expert on BNA

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Best time to book a flight from Nashville to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Nashville with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nashville to Chicago

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 47 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 $321). 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 April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to Chicago at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 76% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 March 30, 2025.

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 evenings 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from BNA to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (53 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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Nashville to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. 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
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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 65 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 7 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $98, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Nashville to Chicago and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Allegiant Air and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $101 and $108, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nashville to Chicago for 45% 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 $54 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $65 and Spirit Airlines from $68 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: Southwest (88%), ANA (85%), Emirates (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nashville to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,117 for a flight from Nashville to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Nashville Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $84.

  • 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 $321). 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 7 airlines flying from Nashville to Chicago

Discover the top 7 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$30Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$79Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$92Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$113Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$117Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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