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- Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Sep 25 at 5:40am from Chicago, arriving at 7:05am in Nashville.Returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 10:35am from Nashville, arriving at 9:25pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Sep 25 at 5:40am from Chicago, returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 10:35am from Nashville priced at $14765% less than typical$147
- Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Sep 11 at 5:40am from Chicago, arriving at 7:05am in Nashville.Returning on Mon, Sep 15 at 5:25am from Nashville, arriving at 7:00am in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Sep 11 at 5:40am from Chicago, returning on Mon, Sep 15 at 5:25am from Nashville priced at $7770% less than typical$77
- Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 15 at 5:40am from Chicago, arriving at 7:05am in Nashville.Returning on Thu, Sep 18 at 9:15pm from Nashville, arriving at 10:50pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 15 at 5:40am from Chicago, returning on Thu, Sep 18 at 9:15pm from Nashville priced at $7770% less than typical$77
- Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Sep 25 at 5:40am from Chicago, arriving at 7:05am in Nashville.Returning on Mon, Sep 29 at 9:15pm from Nashville, arriving at 10:50pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Thu, Sep 25 at 5:40am from Chicago, returning on Mon, Sep 29 at 9:15pm from Nashville priced at $7770% less than typical$77
- Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Sep 12 at 8:30pm from Chicago, arriving at 10:05pm in Nashville.Returning on Mon, Sep 15 at 9:15pm from Nashville, arriving at 10:50pm in Chicago.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 12 at 8:30pm from Chicago, returning on Mon, Sep 15 at 9:15pm from Nashville priced at $13755% less than typical$137
- Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 27 at 2:55pm from Chicago, arriving at 4:30pm in Nashville.Returning on Thu, Oct 2 at 2:35pm from Nashville, arriving at 4:25pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Sep 27 at 2:55pm from Chicago, returning on Thu, Oct 2 at 2:35pm from Nashville priced at $7765% less than typical$77
- Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Sep 2 at 8:23am from Chicago, arriving at 9:56am in Nashville.Returning on Tue, Sep 9 at 10:50am from Nashville, arriving at 12:45pm in Chicago.Select American Airlines flight departing on Tue, Sep 2 at 8:23am from Chicago, returning on Tue, Sep 9 at 10:50am from Nashville priced at $14845% less than typical$148
- Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Sep 3 at 1:10pm from Chicago, arriving at 2:47pm in Nashville.Returning on Wed, Sep 10 at 7:20am from Nashville, arriving at 8:55am in Chicago.Select American Airlines flight departing on Wed, Sep 3 at 1:10pm from Chicago, returning on Wed, Sep 10 at 7:20am from Nashville priced at $14845% less than typical$148
- Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 20 at 2:55pm from Chicago, arriving at 4:30pm in Nashville.Returning on Wed, Sep 24 at 10:50am from Nashville, arriving at 12:45pm in Chicago.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Sep 20 at 2:55pm from Chicago, returning on Wed, Sep 24 at 10:50am from Nashville priced at $7760% less than typical$77
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nashville (CHI-BNA)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $39 for one-way flights and $68 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Nashville (BNA)
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Origin airport | O'Hare Intl. |
Destination airport | Nashville Intl. |
Airlines serving | American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $67 |
Distance | 409 mi |
Chicago to Nashville Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Nashville
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Nashville are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nashville with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Nashville
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Nashville
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Nashville in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $39 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Chicago to Nashville flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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