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$49+ Cheap flights from Tennessee 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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CHI
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$138

Good round-trip deal

$82 or less

Good one-way deal

$77 or less
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:01 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/26:06 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$78
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/146:46 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/164:01 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/13$80
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/32:59 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/51:26 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$81
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:46 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/96:10 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$84
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:27 pmBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 31mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/63:00 pmRFD - BNA
Nonstop1h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/16$85
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/93:24 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/121:26 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$86
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/63:11 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Thu 10/912:53 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$87
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/175:27 pmBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 31mAllegiant Air
Mon 10/203:07 pmRFD - BNA
Nonstop1h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$88
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/212:48 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Mon 10/612:43 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/76:46 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/136:06 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$89
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 9/2612:56 pmBNA - RFD
Nonstop1h 29mAllegiant Air
Mon 9/2910:37 amRFD - BNA
Nonstop1h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/15$90
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/59:02 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/134:44 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$90

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tennessee to Chicago that are best for you.

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Tennessee

Fly to

Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleChicago

BNA - RFD

BNARFD

Nashville Intl

Fri 10/17

5:27 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 10/20

3:07 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$88

NashvilleChicago

BNA - RFD

BNARFD

Nashville Intl

Fri 9/26

12:56 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 9/29

10:37 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$90

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Thu 10/23

7:30 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/25

7:20 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/6

6:07 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

2:02 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$97

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Sat 11/8

5:40 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

9:35 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

NashvilleChicago

BNA - ORD

BNAORD

Nashville Intl

Tue 11/11

8:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

10:58 am-12:34 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$97

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Sat 10/11

3:15 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/13

9:30 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Mon 10/20

9:45 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/21

4:10 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/19

1:10 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/22

5:35 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$103

NashvilleChicago

BNA - MDW

BNAMDW

Nashville Intl

Wed 10/15

7:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

12:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$107

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tennessee to Chicago

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 $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 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USTN to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (71 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

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.

  • How long is the flight from Tennessee to Chicago?

    For as low as $88, Allegiant Air can have you in Chicago from Tennessee in 1h 31m. Tennessee and Chicago are separated by a distance of 439 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. United Airlines flights start at $49 while deals on Allegiant Air start at $50 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Tennessee to Chicago consider Nashville Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Knoxville McGhee Tyson - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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: Republic Airways (85%), Turkish Airlines (84%), ANA( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tennessee to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tennessee to Chicago? While on average our users pay $694, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $70.

  • 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 $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 8 airlines flying from Tennessee to Chicago

Discover the top 8 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$104Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$110Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$187Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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