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$48+ 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 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNA — CHI
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Thu 6/11
Thu 6/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tennessee to Chicago

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 May 12, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Thu 5/211:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Allegiant Air
Sun 5/242:47 pm
MDW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 26m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/10$79
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Thu 6/251:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 34m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/282:46 pm
MDW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 28m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/9$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 5/281:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 35m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/112:46 pm
MDW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 28m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/12$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 6/71:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 34m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/112:46 pm
MDW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 28m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/9$114
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 7/91:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/122:48 pm
MDW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/8$120
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 7/231:22 pm
TYS
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 36m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/262:48 pm
MDW
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 30m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 5/10$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Sun 5/318:57 am
CHA
-
ORD
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/36:55 am
ORD
-
CHA
2 stops24h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 8/2011:09 am
CHA
-
ORD
1 stop26h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/267:55 am
ORD
-
CHA
1 stop25h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Mon 6/2912:40 pm
TYS
-
ORD
2 stops20h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/310:16 am
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop22h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 7/68:00 am
BNA
-
ORD
1 stop3h 30m
Contour
Mon 7/1312:20 pm
ORD
-
BNA
1 stop3h 50m
Contour
Deal found 5/11$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1012:09 pm
BNA
-
ORD
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Thu 8/135:13 pm
ORD
-
BNA
1 stop23h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/247:00 am
TYS
-
ORD
1 stop15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/289:26 am
ORD
-
TYS
1 stop11h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$226

Find flight deals from Tennessee to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Tennessee to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated May 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$48
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$310

Good round-trip deal

$71 or less

Good one-way deal

$39 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 May 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tennessee to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Sat 5/30

12:11 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

5:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 05m

$228

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Sat 6/6

5:49 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

1:46 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$228

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Thu 7/2

6:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

3:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$228

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Sat 5/30

4:11 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

12:30 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$228

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Mon 6/1

2:30 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

2:59 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$228

MemphisChicago

MEM - ORD

MEMORD

Memphis

Wed 7/8

10:29 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

5:30 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$228

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Sat 7/18

11:38 am-3:37 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/22

11:05 am-4:49 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$228

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Sat 6/6

4:11 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/10

11:05 am-4:49 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$228

BlountvilleChicago

TRI - ORD

TRIORD

Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA

Sun 5/24

7:59 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

9:02 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$229

MemphisChicago

MEM - MDW

MEMMDW

Memphis

Wed 6/10

8:25 am-1:35 pm

2 stops5h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/24

2:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$238

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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

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

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tennessee 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 Tennessee to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Tennessee to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $640). 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 May 12, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tennessee to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tennessee to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

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

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 May 12, 2026.

The most flights from USTN to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tennessee to Chicago?

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 $229, Delta can have you in Chicago from Tennessee in 2h 11m. Tennessee and Chicago are separated by a distance of 480 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $33. Spirit Airlines flights start at $37 while deals on Allegiant Air start at $39 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, Memphis - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Chattanooga Lovell Field - 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 (80%), Southwest (77%), Air Canada( 74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tennessee to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tennessee to Chicago? While on average our users pay $850, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $135. The most popular route (Nashville Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $161.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Chicago (average of $77). Flying from Tennessee to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $640). 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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$38Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$56Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$58Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$108Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$110Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$157Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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