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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Nashville (BNA)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BNA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Nashville
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:06 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/248:45 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$77
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:20 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 11/178:51 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$81
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:59 amORD - BNA
1 stop10h 52mFrontier
Mon 11/248:45 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$82
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/179:32 amORD - BNA
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Mon 11/248:45 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$83
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:20 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 11/208:46 pmBNA - ORD
1 stop11h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$86
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:06 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Mon 11/178:51 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Mon 11/106:20 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Thu 11/138:49 pmBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$92
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:00 amORD - BNA
1 stop26h 15mFrontier
Mon 11/178:51 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/246:13 amORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Fri 11/288:45 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$95
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/106:11 pmPIA - BNA
Nonstop1h 15mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/141:26 pmBNA - PIA
Nonstop1h 19mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/30$95
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/41:45 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/810:20 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:30 pmMDW - BNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 12/87:40 amBNA - MDW
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$97

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Nashville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Nashville flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$83
(Frontier)

One-way from

$49
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$80 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Nashville 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Nashville that are best for you.

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PeoriaNashville

PIA - BNA

PIABNA

Greater Peoria

Mon 11/10

6:11 pm-7:26 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/14

1:26 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$95

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

1:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/8

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$97

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

7:20 am-9:03 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/8

11:19 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$97

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

2:13 pm-3:54 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$97

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

10:05 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/26

7:25 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$97

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/4

5:50 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/8

6:35 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$97

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/23

6:50 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Tue 12/30

3:45 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$103

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

5:35 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Wed 12/10

5:50 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 30m

$107

PeoriaNashville

PIA - BNA

PIABNA

Greater Peoria

Fri 12/12

9:11 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Nashville Intl

Mon 12/15

1:01 pm-2:18 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$109

PeoriaNashville

PIA - BNA

PIABNA

Greater Peoria

Fri 11/14

9:37 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Nashville Intl

Mon 11/17

10:00 am-11:19 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$116

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Nashville

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nashville (average of $37). Flying from Illinois to Nashville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 IL to BNA?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Nashville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Nashville in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 58% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Nashville. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Nashville. 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 into for flights to Nashville from Illinois?

    Most people fly into Nashville Intl (BNA) if they book a flight to Nashville from Illinois. Nashville Intl is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Nashville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Nashville?

    Airlines like Allegiant Air, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Illinois to Nashville in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 353 mi between Illinois and Nashville. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Nashville 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 Illinois to Nashville?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Nashville Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Nashville Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl is the most popular route from Illinois to Nashville.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Nashville?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Nashville are Republic Airways (86%), Spirit Airlines (83%) and Southwest (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Nashville?

    On average you can expect to pay $348 for a flight from Illinois to Nashville. The cheapest flight overall is $43 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl) is currently priced at $59.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Nashville (average of $37). Flying from Illinois to Nashville in May is currently the most expensive (average of $77). 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 Illinois to Nashville

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Nashville. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$70Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$108Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$112Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$116Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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