What percentage of Nashville to Chicago flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 17.2% of flights from Nashville to Chicago were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically experience at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Nashville to Chicago?

The median direct flight time from Nashville to Chicago is typically 1 hour and 51 minutes, covering a distance of 636 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 13 hours and 40 minutes. This substantial difference highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

How often do cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals are regularly observed. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing opportunities across the trailing quarter.

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Nashville to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Chicago

A typical journey from Nashville to Chicago, including connections, takes about 1h 51m. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 636 kilometers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median journey time reflects the overall travel experience on this route.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices typically range from $297–$704, with a median of $458. Currently, only 3% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago is often in May and April, both with a median fare of $148. January also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $286. These months present the best opportunities for travelers to find lower prices compared to the overall median.

When flying from Nashville to Chicago, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 17.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Nashville to Chicago. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time compared to non-stop options.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Chicago

Regular price: $96 - $215

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to Chicago is typically between $96 and $215. The current lowest deal is $69 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 15.

now $69

Low $96

High $215

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Chicago is April, with a median price of $148. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $937. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $148

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $937

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago

Allegiant Air

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Chicago

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$152

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$142

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$219

$133

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$274

$176

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$276

$177

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$275

$177

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 4

$338 → $197

42%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$287 → $148

48%

6 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 11

$258 → $129

50%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$347 → $222

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Nashville - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Nashville to Chicago are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May or April for the best prices.

Historically, May ($148) and April ($148) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 51m.

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago typically take 1 hour and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 17.2% of recent flights from Nashville to Chicago are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Allegiant Air is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Nashville to Chicago are frequently available, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$53

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International is a good option for budget-conscious travelers flying from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$257

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Business Class

From BNA

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Dec 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,560

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,638

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 09

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 21

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 11

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 16

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 28

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 07

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 21

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,300

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,300

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Nashville to Chicago is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $478. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $985. Even booking 7-13 days out results in an average price of $486, which is slightly above the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing 90 days, a flight from Nashville to Chicago is generally considered a good deal if the price is at or below $297. The median price for this route during that period was $458. Prices exceeding $704 are typically in the more expensive range, representing the top 25% of fares.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Nashville to Chicago, both showing a median price of $148. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $458. January also presents a relatively lower median price of $286 compared to the annual average, though it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days.

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Nashville to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Chicago

Regular price: $96 - $215

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

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to Chicago is typically between $96 and $215. The current lowest deal is $69 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 12-Nov 15.

now $69

Low $96

High $215

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago

April

Cheapest

Flights from $148

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $937

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago

Allegiant Air

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Chicago

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$152

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$142

$125

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$219

$133

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$274

$176

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$276

$177

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$275

$177

One-way

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

6 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 4

$338 → $197

42%

4 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 9

$287 → $148

48%

6 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 11

$258 → $129

50%

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$347 → $222

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Nashville - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Nashville to Chicago are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May or April for the best prices.

Historically, May ($148) and April ($148) offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 51m.

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago typically take 1 hour and 51 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Only 17.2% of recent flights from Nashville to Chicago are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Allegiant Air is one of the airlines providing direct flight options on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Nashville to Chicago are frequently available, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International is a convenient option for flights from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~10 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$53

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International is a good option for budget-conscious travelers flying from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Nashville to Chicago.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From BNA

Elite

Dec 08

Chicago, United States

45% AI deal score

$2,611

$2,588

Save $23

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,560

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Dec 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$2,638

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 09

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 21

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 11

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 16

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,297

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 28

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 07

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 21

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,300

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Jan 08

Chicago, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,300

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Nashville to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Nashville to Chicago

Nashville to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Nashville - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May or April for the best prices.

Direct flights average 1h 51m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Dec 08

Dec 08

Dec 08

Jan 09

Jan 21

Jan 08

Jan 11

Jan 16

Jan 28

Jan 07

Jan 21

Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to Chicago?

How do I know if a Nashville to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Chicago?

What percentage of Nashville to Chicago flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Nashville to Chicago?

How often do cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago come up?

Related routes

More routes from Nashville

Flights to Chicago from other cities

Nashville to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Nashville - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in May or April for the best prices.

Direct flights average 1h 51m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Allegiant Air offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Dec 08

Dec 08

Dec 08

Jan 09

Jan 21

Jan 08

Jan 11

Jan 16

Jan 28

Jan 07

Jan 21

Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nashville to Chicago?

How do I know if a Nashville to Chicago flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Chicago?