What is the cheapest airline that flies from Nashville Intl to Chicago?

Southwest and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Nashville Intl to Chicago

How many flights depart from Nashville to Chicago on average per day?

As of September 2026, 4 flights take off from Nashville and land in Chicago each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00, with 50% of daily flights taking off at midday.

How many flights depart from Nashville to Chicago on average per week?

As of September 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Nashville to Chicago. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 22% of flights taking off on this day.

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Prices for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Chicago are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Nashville Intl Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nashville Intl Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R2 255 Cheap Flights from Nashville to Chicago in 2026/27

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14:25 - 15:55BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mdirect

16:30 - 17:55MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 25mdirect

R4 495Southwest

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

22:25 - 23:55BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mdirect

10:25 - 13:35MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

3h 10m1 stop Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

R4 592Southwest

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

5:25 - 6:55BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mdirect

7:50 - 12:50MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 00m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

R4 657Southwest

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

14:30 - 17:55BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

3h 25m1 stop Birmingham

14:45 - 17:40MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

2h 55m1 stop Lambert-St Louis

R4 673Southwest

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

10:25 - 14:10BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

3h 45m1 stop Pittsburgh

10:25 - 13:35MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

3h 10m1 stop Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

R4 738Southwest

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

22:25 - 23:55BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mdirect

7:55 - 11:20MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

3h 25m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

R4 754Southwest

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

10:25 - 14:10BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

3h 45m1 stop Pittsburgh

18:40 - 23:55MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 15m1 stop Orlando

R4 819Southwest

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

14:40 - 18:25BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

3h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 - 15:10MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Norfolk

R4 835Southwest

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10

10:20 - 14:55BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:55 - 12:55MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

R4 900Southwest

Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 24

14:30 - 17:20BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

2h 50m1 stop Louisville Intl

8:50 - 15:10MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

6h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Norfolk

R4 916Southwest

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7

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12:40 - 14:10BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mdirect

9:00 - 10:30MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 30mdirect

R7 350Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

10:05 - 13:20BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

3h 15m1 stop Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

9:00 - 10:30MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 30mdirect

R7 448Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

7:35 - 14:20BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

6h 45m2 stops Pensacola Dallas Love Field

9:00 - 10:30MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 30mdirect

R7 529Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

10:10 - 14:15BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 05m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

8:50 - 12:10MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

3h 20m1 stop Columbus

R7 594Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30

7:35 - 14:20BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

6h 45m2 stops Pensacola Dallas Love Field

8:50 - 12:10MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

3h 20m1 stop Columbus

R7 610Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

12:40 - 14:10BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mdirect

7:35 - 9:00MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 25mdirect

R7 642Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

7:35 - 14:20BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

6h 45m2 stops Pensacola Dallas Love Field

15:45 - 20:55MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

5h 10m1 stop Baltimore/Washington

R7 691Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Sep 26

10:05 - 13:20BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

3h 15m1 stop Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

13:55 - 15:20MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 25mdirect

R7 740Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

15:20 - 19:30BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 10m1 stop Cleveland Hopkins Intl

21:30 - 22:55MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 25mdirect

R7 805Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

7:35 - 14:20BNA Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

6h 45m2 stops Pensacola Dallas Love Field

7:35 - 9:00MDW Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl

1h 25mdirect

R7 821Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 27

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Oct 16

BNA17:31Nashville Intl

5h 02m

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MDW22:33Chicago Midway

Oct 20

MDW10:59Chicago Midway

4h 06m

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BNA15:05Nashville Intl

R4 981

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Oct 16

BNA17:31Nashville Intl

5h 02m

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MDW22:33Chicago Midway

Oct 23

MDW18:44Chicago Midway

3h 54m

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BNA22:38Nashville Intl

R5 144

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Oct 12

BNA6:00Nashville Intl

10h 47m

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MDW16:47Chicago Midway

Oct 20

MDW10:59Chicago Midway

4h 06m

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BNA15:05Nashville Intl

R5 192

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Oct 15

BNA14:25Nashville Intl

1h 30m

MDW15:55Chicago Midway

Oct 19

MDW16:30Chicago Midway

1h 25m

BNA17:55Nashville Intl

R4 495

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Oct 22

BNA22:25Nashville Intl

1h 30m

MDW23:55Chicago Midway

Oct 24

MDW10:25Chicago Midway

3h 10m

1 stop

BNA13:35Nashville Intl

R4 592

Southwest

Oct 15

BNA5:25Nashville Intl

1h 30m

MDW6:55Chicago Midway

Oct 19

MDW7:50Chicago Midway

5h 00m

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BNA12:50Nashville Intl

R4 657

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BNA Nashville Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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R4 673

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BNA Nashville Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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BNA Nashville Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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R4 754

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BNA Nashville Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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R4 819

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BNA Nashville Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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14:40-18:25

1 stop3h 45m

Chicago Midway

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2 stops6h 20m

R4 835

NashvilleChicago

BNA Nashville Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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Thu 22/10

10:20-14:55

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/10

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2 stops6h 00m

R4 900

NashvilleChicago

BNA Nashville Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

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Nashville Intl

Sat 5/12

14:30-17:20

1 stop2h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/12

8:50-15:10

2 stops6h 20m

R4 916

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Nashville and Chicago?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R3 002 to R5 931.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R4 495.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Nashville, with most prices found around R3 521. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of October, then departing from Nashville during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R4 316.

What is the cheapest Nashville Intl to Chicago flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Nashville when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around R5 177 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Nashville for as low as R3 992 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Nashville to Chicago flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Nashville to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Nashville to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Nashville to Chicago flights are approximately 2% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to Chicago from Nashville in the past 72 hours is R2 255. The best return flight deal from Nashville to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R4 495.

Direct flights go from Nashville to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Nashville there are direct flights to Chicago Midway (MDW).

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How far is Nashville Intl to Chicago by plane?
Nashville Intl and Chicago are 639,2 km apart from one another.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Nashville Intl Airport to Chicago are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Nashville Intl Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Nashville Intl Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Nashville to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Nashville and Chicago, the leading plane model is Boeing 737 MAX 8, making up 13,91% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A319 with 12,99%, Boeing 737-700 with 10,36%, and Boeing 737-800 with 8,08%.

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