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$54+ 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 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CHI
May 20 — May 271
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 15, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $84 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $54 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $150 |
Good round-trip deal | $187 or less |
Good one-way deal | $96 or less |
Find flight deals from Nashville to Chicago
Cheapest flights from Nashville to ChicagoExplore 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 May 15, 2025.
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 May 15, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/62:28 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/95:20 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$84
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/119:50 pmBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 6/187:25 amMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 5/14![Southwest logo]()
$87
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 6/185:25 amBNA - ORD
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 6/254:00 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 5/15![Southwest logo]()
$87
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/263:07 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Sun 6/2912:35 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 5/15![Frontier logo]()
$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Thu 6/267:00 amBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 31mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/299:21 amRFD - BNA
Nonstop1h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/14![Allegiant Air logo]()
$89
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2210:18 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/58:02 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15![American Airlines logo]()
$91
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/222:58 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/241:52 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$100
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/104:57 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/187:10 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15![United Airlines logo]()
$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sun 6/158:50 pmBNA - MDW
1 stop23h 27mFrontier
Thu 6/192:44 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 5/14![Frontier logo]()
$158
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 6/256:05 amBNA - MDW
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Fri 6/276:47 pmMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/14![Delta logo]()
$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:00 amBNA - ORD
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Sat 6/75:15 pmORD - BNA
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 5/15![Delta logo]()
$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/291:43 pmBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/318:56 amRFD - BNA
1 stop13h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$197
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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 May 15, 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 - ORD
BNAORD
Nashville Intl
Fri 6/6
2:28 pm-4:25 pm
Nonstop1h 57m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/9
5:20 pm-6:52 pm
Nonstop1h 32m
$84
NashvilleChicago
BNA - MDW
BNAMDW
Nashville Intl
Wed 6/11
9:25 am-1:40 pm
1 stop4h 15m
Chicago Midway
Wed 6/11
9:35 pm-11:05 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$87
NashvilleChicago
BNA - ORD
BNAORD
Nashville Intl
Wed 6/18
5:25 am-10:45 am
1 stop5h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/25
4:00 pm-5:40 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$87
NashvilleChicago
BNA - ORD
BNAORD
Nashville Intl
Thu 6/26
3:07 pm-4:56 pm
Nonstop1h 49m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 6/29
12:35 pm-2:17 pm
Nonstop1h 42m
$88
NashvilleChicago
BNA - RFD
BNARFD
Nashville Intl
Thu 6/26
7:00 am-8:31 am
Nonstop1h 31m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Sun 6/29
9:21 am-10:46 am
Nonstop1h 25m
$89
NashvilleChicago
BNA - ORD
BNAORD
Nashville Intl
Tue 7/22
10:18 am-12:09 pm
Nonstop1h 51m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/5
8:02 am-9:31 am
Nonstop1h 29m
$91
NashvilleChicago
BNA - ORD
BNAORD
Nashville Intl
Fri 8/22
2:58 pm-4:48 pm
Nonstop1h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/24
1:52 pm-3:35 pm
Nonstop1h 43m
$100
NashvilleChicago
BNA - ORD
BNAORD
Nashville Intl
Tue 6/10
4:57 pm-6:52 pm
Nonstop1h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/18
7:10 am-8:54 am
Nonstop1h 44m
$137
NashvilleChicago
BNA - MDW
BNAMDW
Nashville Intl
Fri 8/22
3:06 pm-12:54 am
1 stop9h 48m
Chicago Midway
Sun 8/24
7:50 am-7:44 am
1 stop23h 54m
$158
NashvilleChicago
BNA - MDW
BNAMDW
Nashville Intl
Sat 6/7
6:00 am-12:28 pm
1 stop6h 28m
Chicago Midway
Mon 6/9
6:20 pm-9:59 pm
1 stop3h 39m
$177
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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 May.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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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 May 9, 2025.
Booking 78 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 May 15, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Nashville to Chicago at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 77% 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 May 11, 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. Wednesday 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 May 15, 2025.
The most flights from BNA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (65 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.
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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).
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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 May 15, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Food
7.1
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentGina,Apr 2025
LAS - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$31 | Average$86 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$43 | Average$88 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$76 | Average$92 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time88% | |
| Cheapest$93 | Average$225 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$248 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$368 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$272 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |