Can I fly direct from Chicago to Nashville?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Nashville are available, historically accounting for approximately 21.9% of all flights. However, most flights on this route include at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. Travelers seeking a non-stop journey should prioritize booking options that offer direct service.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Nashville?

A direct flight from Chicago to Nashville typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes, covering a distance of 659 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 6 hours and 51 minutes. This difference highlights the time-saving benefit of choosing a direct route when available.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding good value fares. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options with some consistency across the trailing 30 days.

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Chicago to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Nashville

A typical journey from Chicago to Nashville has a median duration of 1h 26m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 659 kilometers.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville, fares typically range from $333–$708, with a median of $493. Current fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville is often in January, with a median fare of $109. Other affordable months include March, where the median fare is $119, and February, with a median of $127.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 21.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Nashville. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Nashville

Regular price: $97 - $214

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Nashville is typically between $97 and $214. The current lowest deal is $71 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 12.

now $71

Low $97

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville is January, with a median price of $109. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $579. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $109

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Nashville

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Nashville

Chicago (ORD) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$336

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$138

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$163

$164

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$267

$205

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$268

$206

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$266

$217

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$346 → $193

44%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$271 → $145

47%

1 night

Nov 8 - Nov 9

$271 → $164

39%

6 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 4

$328 → $232

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Nashville

Chicago - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Nashville are below the typical level at $71.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville, with a median price of $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 26m

Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville typically take 1 hour and 26 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common, with 21.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air has offered direct flights from Chicago to Nashville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Chicago to Nashville are frequent.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Consider Chicago Rockford International for potentially cheaper flights from Chicago to Nashville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$60

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International is an option for flights from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$180

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major airport for flights from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers diverse carrier selection and a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~280 km from Nashville (reachable by car) and is one hour ahead.

💸 Flights from ~$197

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

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From ORD

Elite

Jan 07

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,269

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Jan 09

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,269

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

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Jan 10

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,269

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Jan 08

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,269

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,290

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,290

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,290

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,290

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Feb 10

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,290

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Jan 07

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Jan 31

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Jan 07

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Nashville more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $529. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $554, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure average $636. This pattern suggests that planning significantly ahead can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Nashville is considered to be around $333 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $493. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $708 or less. Aiming for a fare at or below the $333 threshold generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, January has offered some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville, with a median price of $109. March also presented competitive fares, with a median of $119. February, while also being one of the cheapest months, had a slightly higher median price of $127. These months typically provide better value compared to the annual median price of $493 for this route.

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Chicago to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Nashville

A typical journey from Chicago to Nashville has a median duration of 1h 26m, including connections. This is a short-haul route, covering a distance of 659 kilometers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 21.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Chicago to Nashville. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Nashville

Regular price: $97 - $214

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Nashville is typically between $97 and $214. The current lowest deal is $71 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 12.

now $71

Low $97

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville

January

Cheapest

Flights from $109

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville

Allegiant Air

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Nashville

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Nashville

Chicago (ORD) - Nashville (BNA)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$336

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$138

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$163

$164

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$267

$205

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$268

$206

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Nashville

Chicago (RFD) - Nashville (BNA)

Allegiant Air

$266

$217

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 4

$346 → $193

44%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$271 → $145

47%

1 night

Nov 8 - Nov 9

$271 → $164

39%

6 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 4

$328 → $232

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Nashville

Chicago - Nashville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Nashville are below the typical level at $71.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville, with a median price of $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 26m

Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville typically take 1 hour and 26 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common, with 21.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Allegiant Air has offered direct flights from Chicago to Nashville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals on flights from Chicago to Nashville are frequent.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Cheapest

Consider Chicago Rockford International for potentially cheaper flights from Chicago to Nashville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$60

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International is an option for flights from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$180

O Hare International (ORD)

O Hare International is a major airport for flights from Chicago to Nashville.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$154

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$60

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Louisville International (SDF)

Louisville International offers diverse carrier selection and a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~280 km from Nashville (reachable by car) and is one hour ahead.

💸 Flights from ~$197

Nashville, United States

43% AI deal score

$1,298

Porter Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nashville

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Nashville

Chicago to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Nashville

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Nashville

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville

Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Nashville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Nashville

Chicago - Nashville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 26m

Connecting flights are common

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Chicago main airports to depart from

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

Best Elite deals to Nashville

Jan 07

Jan 09

Jan 10

Jan 08

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Jan 07

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Jan 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

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

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Nashville?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville?

Can I fly direct from Chicago to Nashville?

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Nashville?

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

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Nashville from other cities

Chicago to Nashville: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Nashville

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Nashville

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nashville

Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Nashville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Nashville

Chicago - Nashville route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January is historically cheapest

Direct flights average 1h 26m

Connecting flights are common

Allegiant Air offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Chicago main airports to depart from

Nashville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nashville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nashville

Best Elite deals to Nashville

Jan 07

Jan 09

Jan 10

Jan 08

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Feb 10

Jan 07

Jan 31

Jan 07

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nashville

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

What's a cheap fare from Chicago to Nashville?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville?