Cheap flights from Chicago, IL to Nashville, TN

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Cheapest one-way trip

$89

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

$149

Cheapest round-trip

$178

Average round-trip

$258

Nonstop flights in April

$149 – $449

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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago, IL - Union Station, Chicago Rockford International, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station when they travel from Chicago to Nashville. Book your trip to arrive at Nashville International, or Nashville Greyhound Bus Station. The distance between Chicago and Nashville is 660 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Chicago and Nashville have 307 direct flights per week.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Nashville in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 19.03 - Sat 25.03

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American Airlines
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 26.03 - Sat 01.04

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Weekly direct flights for Sun 02.04 - Sat 08.04

AirlineSun 02.04Mon 03.04Tue 04.04Wed 05.04Thu 06.04Fri 07.04Sat 08.04
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Weekly direct flights for Sun 09.04 - Sat 15.04

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Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Nashville

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9NoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
American AirlinesAALAAYesNo
Delta Air LinesDALDLYesOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

United States COVID-19 travel restrictions

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Most travelers from Chicago, ORD can enter Nashville, BNA.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Nashville?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Nashville takes around 1.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and Nashville?
The flight distance between Chicago and Nashville is 660 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Nashville?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Nashville. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, American Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Denver, Orlando, Phoenix, Mexico City, Paris, Barcelona, Tampa, Miami, London, Rome, Los Angeles, Madrid, Fort Myers, Athens, San Francisco, New York, Austin, Atlanta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nashville?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nashville and Orlando, Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, New York, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Richmond, Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Tampa, Houston, San Diego, Minneapolis, Grand Rapids, Syracuse, Boston.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Decatur.
What airports are near Nashville?
The main airport in Nashville is Nashville International. It is also served by Nashville International, Louisville International, Huntsville International, Chattanooga Metropolitan, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional, McKellar–Sipes Regional, Evansville Regional, Barkley Regional, Northwest Alabama Regional.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Chicago and Nashville?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Chicago and Nashville thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Chicago and Nashville can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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