$40 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)

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Popular airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Today's featured flight deals from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nonstop
Carry-on included
Lower price than typical

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nashville (ORD-BNA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $40 for one-way flights and $68 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$68 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$68
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $68 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 25
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$78 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Thu, Sep 25, priced at $78 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 10
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$79 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Fri, Oct 10, priced at $79 found 2 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$80 Roundtrip, just found
$80
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $80 just found
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$85 Roundtrip, just found
$85
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $85 just found
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$86 Roundtrip, just found
$86
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $86 just found
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$89 Roundtrip, just found
$89
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $89 just found
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 9
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$95 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Sun, Nov 9, priced at $95 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$97 Roundtrip, just found
$97
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $97 just found
United
Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
ORD
Chicago
BNA
Nashville
$97 Roundtrip, just found
$97
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Chicago to Nashville, returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $97 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $57 - $297 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Nashville

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Nashville Intl. BNA. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 10 minutes. Flights from $160
BNA
Nashville Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center10 min
Flights from $160
Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA)
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
$68
Distance
409 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 36 mins

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 October. 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 $40 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.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Chicago to Nashville airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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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.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $40 or cheap return flight from $68 from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
October is the cheapest month to fly from ORD to BNA. Traveling outside of peak seasons is often the key to finding better deals on flights.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
Select from 4 carriers that fly nonstop from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA). Including:

  • American Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
The cheapest airline to offer flights between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) will change depending on when you want to travel. Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines are just some well-known options offering competitive fares. Use Expedia's filter tool to compare airlines in one place and find the right ORD to BNA flight for your budget.
How many flights per day from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
When jetting out of O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), you'll have your pick from an average of 11 daily direct flights to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
The 5 PM departures from ORD to BNA are the top choice for many travelers. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you're looking to save, book during off-peak hours.
What day of the week has the most flights from ORD to BNA?
Travel on a Sunday if you're after the biggest selection of flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA).
What is the earliest flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
Take the earliest flight at around 7:00AM UTC-6, heading out of O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). You'll be traveling for about 1h 30m, reaching Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) at approximately 8:30AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
The average flight time from ORD to BNA is 1 hour and 44 minutes, covering a total distance of 410 mi.
What airline has the least delays from ORD to BNA?
United Airlines has the best performance for on-time direct flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA), with an on-time score of 80%. Use the Expedia App to look up your journey status before you take off and get immediate updates about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
To avoid possible delays on the O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) route, fly before 3 PM. Departures after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Nashville from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Compare your flight options from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA). This is the only airport in Nashville you can arrive at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from ORD to BNA just before your trip is generally more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your itinerary, you could score a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book an ORD to BNA flight and hotel package?
You can save money by booking an ORD to BNA flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, travelers could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage it all in one place. After selecting your preferred accommodations and flights, you can add extras like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Nashville Intl. Airport (BNA)?
It's generally possible to cancel or reschedule your ORD to BNA flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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