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$67+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Tennessee

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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BNA
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Tennessee
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/245:50 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:00 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$215
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:22 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/27:35 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/314:53 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/15:30 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$222
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/249:41 amORD - BNA
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Thu 1/15:15 amBNA - ORD
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/15$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/249:29 amMDW - BNA
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Wed 12/3110:35 amBNA - MDW
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/15$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/295:59 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 52mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/28:38 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/255:50 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/196:00 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$237
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/186:12 amMDW - MEM
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Sun 12/214:18 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$238
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/186:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/214:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:12 amMDW - MEM
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Thu 1/14:18 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$243
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/241:45 pmORD - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Thu 12/2510:20 amBNA - ORD
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/207:48 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/106:45 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$249

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Mytrip
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Round-trip from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$208

Good round-trip deal

$138 or less

Good one-way deal

$79 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Tennessee 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tennessee that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Tennessee

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Return

Price

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

4:01 pm-5:46 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/20

10:28 am-12:24 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$133

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-3:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Memphis

Thu 1/8

5:55 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$163

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/19

7:15 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$171

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

5:52 pm-7:33 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/19

6:00 am-8:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$171

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/8

10:05 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/12

7:25 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$171

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

5:59 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/17

4:48 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$171

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/7

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Wed 1/7

11:45 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$171

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

10:55 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Nashville Intl

Tue 1/20

10:55 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$171

ChicagoNashville

MDW - BNA

MDWBNA

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

7:45 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Nashville Intl

Sat 1/31

12:05 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$171

ChicagoNashville

ORD - BNA

ORDBNA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

1:45 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Nashville Intl

Mon 1/12

10:20 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Tennessee

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tennessee (average of $37). Flying from Chicago to Tennessee in January is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 CHI to TN?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Tennessee. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Tennessee, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Tennessee. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tennessee

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tennessee. 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 December 16, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USTN are scheduled on a Monday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tennessee

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tennessee. 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 Tennessee. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Tennessee to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,094 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
700 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Tennessee. 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 Chicago to Tennessee?

    American Airlines, Frontier, and Southwest can get you from Chicago to Tennessee in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 33m. The distance between Chicago and Tennessee is about 395 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $27. Spirit Airlines flights start at $35 while deals on Southwest start at $45 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Knoxville McGhee Tyson when deciding on the best route from Chicago to Tennessee.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Tennessee?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Tennessee are Frontier (82%), Spirit Airlines (79%) and Envoy Air (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tennessee?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Tennessee is $48. On average you can expect to pay $319. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $151.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Tennessee (average of $37). Flying from Chicago to Tennessee in January is currently the most expensive (average of $90). 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 Chicago to Tennessee

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Tennessee. 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$74Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$115Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$121Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$124Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$208Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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