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August 9 - August 13

Cheapest

RFD - Nashville

$113

$65

Round trip

July 12 - July 30

Earliest

RFD - Nashville

$111

$68

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July 19 - July 23

Best

RFD - Nashville

$131

$71

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July 12 - July 23

Earliest

RFD - Nashville

$116

$71

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August 2 - August 13

RFD - Nashville

$95

$71

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July 19 - July 30

RFD - Nashville

$116

$72

Round trip

July 12 - July 16

Best

Earliest

RFD - Nashville

$131

$74

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August 23 - August 27

RFD - Nashville

$113

$74

Round trip

August 16 - August 27

RFD - Nashville

$100

$74

Round trip

August 16 - August 20

RFD - Nashville

$113

$74

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Insights for flights from Chicago to Nashville

A typical journey from Chicago to Nashville takes about 9h 31m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that a meaningful share of itineraries on this route involve at least one stop. Given the distance, this journey time accounts for the various connection options available to travelers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville, fares typically range from $183–$668, with a median of $408. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville is during the fall months. September offers the lowest median fare at $142. Close behind are October and November, both with median fares of $147. These months present the most budget-friendly options for this route.

When flying from Chicago to Nashville, 43.4% of recent fares were for direct flights from Chicago to Nashville. This means that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 3, which contributes to the overall journey time.

The distance between Chicago and Nashville is 659 km, categorizing this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance typically translates to quicker travel times compared to longer international or transcontinental flights, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Nashville

Regular price: $87 - $220

Prices for flights from Chicago to Nashville are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $87 and $220. The current lowest deal is $65 with Allegiant Air, for travel from August 9 to August 13.

now $65

Low $87

High $220

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville is September, with a median price of $142. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $543. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $142

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $543

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Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Nashville

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$325

$174

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Nashville

Chicago (ORD) - Nashville (BNA)

Contour Airlines

$262

$184

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$117

$79

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$110

$87

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$130

$90

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$111

$104

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Nashville

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$325 → $174

46%

6 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 9

$231 → $150

35%

3 nights

Jul 12 - Jul 15

$235 → $156

34%

1 night

Jun 24 - Jun 25

$262 → $184

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Nashville

Chicago - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Chicago to Nashville are below the typical level, with a median of $408.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices.

Historically, September offers the lowest median prices at $142 for Chicago to Nashville.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 9h 31m.

The median flight duration from Chicago to Nashville is 9 hours and 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Allegiant Air has direct flights available for the Chicago to Nashville route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air has a $65 deal.

A recent deal from Allegiant Air for Chicago to Nashville was found for $65.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Historically, deals for Chicago to Nashville appear frequently, averaging 1.03 per day.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International offers a potentially cheaper option for flights from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~120 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International is a convenient option for travelers flying from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$190

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major hub providing many flight options from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$190

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International is a useful alternative with a robust flight schedule and a wide range of cabin classes.

📍 ~250 km from Nashville (reachable by car) and in a different timezone.

💸 Flights from ~$197

Huntsville International (HSV)

Cheapest

Huntsville International is the closest significant airport to Nashville with international-standard facilities.

📍 ~175 km from Nashville (reachable by car) and in the same timezone.

💸 Flights from ~$173

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Chattanooga Metropolitan is a reliable regional hub with consistent service to major US gateways.

📍 ~190 km from Nashville (reachable by car) and in the Eastern Time Zone.

💸 Flights from ~$223

Evansville Regional (EVV)

Evansville Regional provides an alternative heading North/West from Nashville, offering Business and Premium Economy classes.

📍 ~200 km from Nashville (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$281

Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL)

Northwest Alabama Regional is geographically close to Nashville and useful for very specific regional connections.

📍 ~180 km from Nashville (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$381

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

Nashville, United States

34% AI deal score

$8,804

From ORD

Elite

Jul 14

Nashville, United States

34% AI deal score

$8,804

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, the best prices for flights from Chicago to Nashville are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $305. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees prices rise to an average of $919. For those booking 0-6 days out, the average price can be as high as $2631. Planning ahead by at least two months generally yields the most favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Nashville is considered to be $183 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $408. Fares around $668 or higher are typically in the more expensive range. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $183 threshold.

Historically, September, October, and November have offered the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville. The median price in September was $142, while October and November both had a median price of $147. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $408. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider planning their trips during this autumn period.

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