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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Nashville to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Cheapest flight found$51
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 49 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week658

Finding cheap flights from Nashville to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago is $51. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Nashville to Chicago.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Royal Jordanian fly direct from Nashville to Chicago.
There are 621 flights per week flying from Nashville to Chicago, as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Chicago is usually June.
If you're flying from Nashville Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the center of Chicago. We've found flights to this airport from $51.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nashville Airport to Chicago on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 56°F. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 80°F. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 18°F. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Nashville has seen the rise of many talented musicians, therefore lending much deserved credit to the nickname “Music City” that Tennessee’s capital has acquired. Many big names in the healthcare, transportation, banking, and music industry have their roots in Nashville, among these being Hospital Corporation of America, Gibson, Dell, and Dollar General. Courtesy of its great standard of living and wealth of economic opportunities, Forbes has placed Athens of the South on its top 5 places for starting a career!

That being the case, residents here can relate to the major urban hustle and bustle touted by Nashville’s northern neighbor. Chi-Town is located 397 miles away, and the total trip time between the two cities averages 1 hour and 22 minutes. For direct flights from Nashville to Chicago can be boarded via American Airlines, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways. The destination is essentially a larger version of its smaller, southern counterpart; climate wise, the weather can get a bit colder in the winter months.

Now departing Nashville International

Jointly used by the public and military, Nashville’s primary airport has experienced marked growth in the last few years, with 2014 annual passenger traffic figures topping out at 11 million.

The airfield caters to 50 non-stop routes throughout North America; it features four runways, one of which is over two miles long, a massive, 1 million square foot terminal, and 47 passenger gates. Southwest and American Airlines both use Nashville International as a central flight hub.

The facility is outfitted with a captivating “Arts at the Airport” program, which houses numerous exhibits from artists from all over the United States. Of course, being the country music capital of the world, you will always find great live rock and jazz performances in the terminal as well!

Enjoy your stay in Chicago

As difficult as it may seem for newcomers, try not to let The Windy City’s impressive size intimidate you; there are more attractions than can be listed on a single travel itinerary, but sticking to the local highlights will get you started! For a fun-filled day with the family, head out to Hancock Center on Chicago’s Gold Coast. It is full of restaurants and shops, and houses the famous John Hancock Observatory.

Indulge your food desires even further by going on the Progressive Dining Tour, which takes tourists to Chi-Town’s greatest eateries! The Field Museum and Lincoln Park Zoo should be on your to do list, too. The more spending money you have on your vacation, the better.

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