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$57+ Cheap flights from Tennessee to Illinois

BNA — ORD
Dec 7 — Dec 141
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Cheapest flights from Tennessee to Illinois

Thu 12/32:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Mon 12/77:45 pm -
Nonstop2h 03m
Deal found 11/5$117
Thu 12/35:25 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Mon 12/78:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 11/5$117
Thu 12/35:48 pm -
1 stop7h 11m
Mon 12/77:25 am -
1 stop10h 43m
Deal found 11/5$118
Thu 12/35:25 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Thu 12/105:25 pm -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 11/3$127
Thu 12/175:00 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Fri 12/188:50 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 11/4$133
Thu 12/106:10 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Mon 12/143:00 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 11/5$137
Sat 12/59:45 am -
Nonstop2h 08m
Sat 12/128:40 am -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 11/6$139
Sat 12/55:00 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sat 12/126:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 11/6$139
Fri 12/42:50 pm -
1 stop4h 15m
Fri 12/117:20 am -
1 stop8h 00m
Deal found 11/5$142
Thu 12/35:48 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Wed 12/95:24 pm -
1 stop23h 29m
Deal found 11/4$153
Thu 12/105:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 14m
Tue 12/153:42 pm -
Nonstop2h 01m
Deal found 11/6$154
Wed 12/96:25 am -
2 stops10h 40m
Sat 12/126:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 11/7$154

Find flight deals from Tennessee to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$57
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$311

Good round-trip deal

$67 or less

Good one-way deal

$62 or less
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From Tennessee to Illinois
One-way flight from Tennessee to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Tennessee to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Tennessee to Illinois.

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MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MEMORD

Memphis

Fri 11/27

7:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59
Quickest round-trip

MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - MDW Chicago Midway

MEMMDW

Memphis

Mon 12/21

4:35 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - MDW Chicago Midway

MEMMDW

Memphis

Fri 11/27

5:00 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$59

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - MDW Chicago Midway

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 11/13

1:49 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$72

MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MEMORD

Memphis

Fri 1/15

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MEMORD

Memphis

Fri 2/26

12:20 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - MDW Chicago Midway

MEMMDW

Memphis

Fri 11/27

6:19 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

MemphisChicago

MEM Memphis - MDW Chicago Midway

MEMMDW

Memphis

Wed 12/2

3:54 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$79

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - MDW Chicago Midway

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 11/25

1:58 pm-2:37 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$83

KnoxvilleChicago

TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - MDW Chicago Midway

TYSMDW

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 11/16

3:04 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$96

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Best time to book a flight from Tennessee to Illinois

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Illinois (average of $285). Flying from Tennessee to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 IL?

It’s optimal to fly from Tennessee to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Tennessee to Illinois

The most flights from USTN to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Tennessee to Illinois flights typically cost between $277 and $375 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $227 on American Airlines (Dec 3-Dec 7).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Tennessee to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Tennessee to Illinois to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Tennessee to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Tennessee to Illinois in 1h 40m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Tennessee and Illinois is about 481 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $29 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $31 and Contour from $47 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tennessee to Illinois (average of $285). Flying from Tennessee to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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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Alternative routes for Tennessee to Illinois

Top 8 airlines flying from Tennessee to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$49Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$61Average$112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$157Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ContourCheapest$189Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$208Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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