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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Nashville:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:55 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Nashville:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Nashville takes 1h 45m, covering 401 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville range from $160 to $375, with an average of $279 over the past 12 months. Anything below $160 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 56% above the $279 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $188 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $280 for nonstop.

Frontier is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Nashville flights are:

• Frontier: 86% on time
• Southwest: 86% on time
• United Airlines: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Nashville flights, with 35% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 15%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $237 to $1,002. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Nashville flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $116, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Chicago to Nashville may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Nashville route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Nashville most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Quincy Regional (UIN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Chicago to Nashville. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $162 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $382, a difference of $220.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Nashville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Allegiant Air

Flying via Quincy Regional (UIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 4h 30m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 34m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Nashville are Gaylord Opryland, Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Nashville on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Nashville flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

While there is no on-site hotel at Chicago Midway International Airport, travelers have other nearby options. If you want to rest a few hours before or between flights, you can check into a hotel located just a few blocks from the airport. Some of the nearby hotels include the Hilton Garden Inn, the Carlton Inn Midway, and Fairfield Inn & Suites.

To help you easily navigate Chicago O’Hare International Airport, each airline offers wheelchair assistance to travelers with disabilities. This service helps handicapped travelers get safely to their gate. The wheelchair assistance is coordinated by individual airlines. You are advised to contact your airline before your flight to add the service to your reservation. Airlines that offer this include United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Air Canada.

Chicago Midway International Airport offers several parking options. These include hourly or daily rates, valet, and long-term/economy parking. All parking areas are wheelchair accessible. The parking fee is based on the time a vehicle remains in the facility, and payments are made to the cashier upon exiting.

Numerous car-rental companies are on site at the Nashville International Airport (BNA). You can always book your car rental before your flight to avoid spending extra time once you land at the airport. The car-rental facility at Nashville International Airport is located near the terminal on Level 1.