Domestic route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Nashville
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA). 409 miles, 1h 20m nonstop.
ORD to BNA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 409 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAUAWNNK7 airlinesAmerican, United, Southwest
- Nonstop flights per day
- 22all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Chicago to Nashville
Round trips from $44
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Nashville
7 airlines fly nonstop with 22 departures a day combined.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- American, United, Southwest and Spirit all fly ORD to BNA nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 409 miles this is a short hop of 1h 20m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
Nashville: Honky-tonks, hot chicken and the Ryman
Nashville has become one of the fastest-growing airports in the US, with new nonstops every year from both coasts. Broadway's honky-tonks are the draw, but the Ryman, the songwriter rounds and the food scene make it more than a party town.
Best time to visit: April–May and September–October are warm, green and full of festivals (CMA Fest is in June). Winter is quiet and cheap; summer is hot and humid.
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Search Chicago to NashvilleChicago to Nashville: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Nashville?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA) takes about 1h 20m gate to gate, covering 409 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to BNA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA), with 22 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Nashville (BNA), starting at $44 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Nashville flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Nashville?
Nashville is in the same time zone as Chicago, so there is no clock change. ORD is on America/Chicago time and BNA on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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