What percentage of Nashville to Chicago flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 30.9% of flights from Nashville to Chicago were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Nashville to Chicago?

The direct flight from Nashville to Chicago typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. This route covers a distance of 636 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 16 hours and 48 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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 with a high occurrence of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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$137
$58
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$127
$61
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Nashville to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Nashville to Chicago

A typical journey from Nashville to Chicago takes 1h 32m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights, this overall journey time reflects the common travel experience on this route.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago, prices typically range from $165–$537, with a median of $335. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. About 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals is possible but requires some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so frequent checks can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago is often in September, when the median fare is around $157. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $160. Another budget-friendly option is January, where the median fare is $169.

The route from Nashville to Chicago covers a distance of 636 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, making it a quick and convenient option for travelers between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Chicago

Regular price: $98 - $210

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 $98 and $210. The current lowest deal is $61 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 8.

now $61

Low $98

High $210

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago

For flights from Nashville to Chicago, December is the cheapest month with a median price of $121. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $823. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $121

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $823

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Chicago

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$201

$101

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$491

$264

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$474

$267

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$314

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$274

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$275

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 9 - Aug 10

$491 → $264

46%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$421 → $203

52%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$481 → $266

45%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

$474 → $267

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Nashville - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Nashville to Chicago are above the typical level at $335.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $121.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 32m

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago typically take 1 hour and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Historically, 30.9% of recent fares were for direct flights, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air is an airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nashville to Chicago are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$63

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

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 train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

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Chicago, United States

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$555

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From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,044

$1,093

Save $951

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

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Aug 27

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,907

$1,092

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Business Class

From BNA

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Aug 22

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,340

$676

Save $664

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,878

$1,103

Save $775

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,924

$1,193

Save $731

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 10

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,718

$1,085

Save $633

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$730

$522

Save $208

From BNA

Elite

Sep 10

Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,769

$1,211

Save $558

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Nov 26

Chicago, United States

65% AI deal score

$513

$446

Save $67

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 05

Chicago, United States

65% AI deal score

$509

$446

Save $63

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

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Sep 09

Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

$514

$455

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United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices for flights from Nashville to Chicago. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $187. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure were significantly higher, averaging around $445. Planning ahead by more than two months can lead to considerable savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a flight from Nashville to Chicago is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $165. The median price for this route during the same period was $335. Prices above $537 typically fall into the more expensive range, indicating that a price point around $165 offers substantial value.

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Chicago, with a median price of $157. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $160. While January shows a median of $169, the overall annual median price for this route is $335, indicating that late summer and early fall are generally more economical for travelers.

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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: $98 - $210

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 $98 and $210. The current lowest deal is $61 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 5-Nov 8.

now $61

Low $98

High $210

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Chicago

December

Cheapest

Flights from $121

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $823

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Chicago

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$201

$101

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$491

$264

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (RFD)

Allegiant Air

$474

$267

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$501

$314

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$274

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Chicago

Nashville (BNA) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$458

$275

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 9 - Aug 10

$491 → $264

46%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$421 → $203

52%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$481 → $266

45%

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

$474 → $267

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Chicago

Nashville - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Nashville to Chicago are above the typical level at $335.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $121.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 32m

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago typically take 1 hour and 32 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Historically, 30.9% of recent fares were for direct flights, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air is an airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nashville to Chicago are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$63

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Chicago Rockford International offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Nashville to Chicago.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

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 train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

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

Sep 08

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,176

$555

Save $1,621

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,044

$1,093

Save $951

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,907

$1,092

Save $815

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Aug 22

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,340

$676

Save $664

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$1,878

$1,103

Save $775

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$1,924

$1,193

Save $731

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 10

Chicago, United States

72% AI deal score

$1,718

$1,085

Save $633

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Aug 27

Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$730

$522

Save $208

From BNA

Elite

Sep 10

Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,769

$1,211

Save $558

Air Transat, +1

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Nov 26

Chicago, United States

65% AI deal score

$513

$446

Save $67

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 05

Chicago, United States

65% AI deal score

$509

$446

Save $63

United Airlines

Business Class

From BNA

Elite

Sep 09

Chicago, United States

50% AI deal score

$514

$455

Save $59

United Airlines

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 December for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 32m

Connecting flights are common

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Sep 08

Aug 27

Aug 27

Aug 22

Aug 27

Aug 27

Sep 10

Aug 27

Sep 10

Nov 26

Sep 05

Sep 09

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 December for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 32m

Connecting flights are common

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

Sep 08

Aug 27

Aug 27

Aug 22

Aug 27

Aug 27

Sep 10

Aug 27

Sep 10

Nov 26

Sep 05

Sep 09

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?