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$68+ 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 30 — Feb 61
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Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Tennessee
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:41 amORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/311:21 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:11 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/55:42 amTYS - ORD
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:07 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:45 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amORD - TYS
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:20 pmTYS - ORD
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:45 amORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/55:43 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:11 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/55:42 amTYS - ORD
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/28$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:11 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/311:21 amTYS - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/301:11 pmORD - TYS
Nonstop1h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/25:08 pmTYS - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:05 pmORD - CHA
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:13 pmCHA - ORD
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:31 pmORD - CHA
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Wed 1/76:18 pmCHA - ORD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/30$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:17 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/25:43 pmCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:17 pmORD - CHA
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/68:15 amCHA - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$394

Find flight deals from Chicago to Tennessee

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Round-trip from

$148
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One-way from

$68
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$219

Good round-trip deal

$136 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tennessee that are best for you.

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ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

8:20 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Memphis

Sun 1/18

3:05 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$174

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:41 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop18h 36m

Memphis

Tue 2/10

11:44 am-3:52 pm

1 stop28h 08m

$185

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:15 am-7:28 pm

1 stop14h 13m

Memphis

Fri 1/23

11:44 am-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$188

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:45 am-10:54 am

Nonstop2h 09m

Memphis

Sun 1/18

7:30 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$189

ChicagoChattanooga

ORD - CHA

ORDCHA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

3:29 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Sat 2/21

7:51 am-9:02 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:42 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sun 2/8

6:45 am-7:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 2/28

6:45 am-7:47 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

6:10 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 2/10

11:10 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

6:10 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Wed 1/28

1:59 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$189

ChicagoKnoxville

ORD - TYS

ORDTYS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:42 am-10:32 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Mon 2/9

6:45 am-7:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$189

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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 $91). 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 31, 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 6% versus a flight in the evening.

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 27, 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 31, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to USTN are scheduled on a Tuesday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

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 31, 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
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
9,124 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
11,074 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
701 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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
5.7
Fair
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Chicago to Tennessee in just under 1h 49m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Chicago and Tennessee is about 501 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • 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 $26. 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 - Knoxville McGhee Tyson or Chicago Midway - Nashville Intl 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 (75%), Spirit Airlines (75%) and Envoy Air (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tennessee?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Tennessee is $85. On average you can expect to pay $337. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nashville Intl), can usually be booked for $148.

  • 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 $91). 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$74Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$116Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$123Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Denver Air ConnectionCheapest$158Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$208Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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