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Cheapest round-trip
$220
Typical prices: $309-$128
Frontier
Wed 7/29Wed 8/5
ORD - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$229
Typical prices: $307-$108
American Airlines
Wed 8/12Fri 8/21
ORD - BNA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nashville (CHI-BNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Nashville

Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
Frontier Logo
9:57 pm - 11:32 am
ORD
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BNA
13h 35m
1 stop
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12:25 pm - 8:52 pm
BNA
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ORD
8h 27m
1 stop
$220Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 6
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12:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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BNA
3h 50m
1 stop
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8:27 pm - 12:15 pm
BNA
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ORD
15h 48m
1 stop
$222Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
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9:57 pm - 11:32 am
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BNA
13h 35m
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12:25 pm - 8:52 pm
BNA
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ORD
8h 27m
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$223Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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BNA
3h 00m
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2:10 pm - 7:35 pm
BNA
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MDW
5h 25m
1 stop
$224Southwest
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jul 23
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12:20 pm - 4:10 pm
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BNA
3h 50m
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8:00 am - 11:30 am
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ORD
3h 30m
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$228Contour
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
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BNA
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8:00 am - 11:30 am
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ORD
3h 30m
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$229Contour
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
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BNA
3h 43m
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5:14 am - 10:10 am
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MDW
4h 56m
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$229Delta
Mon, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 14
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12:20 pm - 4:10 pm
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BNA
3h 50m
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12:17 pm - 8:52 pm
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8h 35m
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$230Multiple Airlines
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$241Southwest
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Nashville flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Nashville to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Nashville?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Nashville departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Nashville flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Nashville costs $78 on the route between Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) and Nashville (BNA). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 65% cheaper than other Chicago-Nashville routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Nashville (BNA).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Nashville?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nashville on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nashville?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Nashville is July, where tickets cost $58 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $705 and $607 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Nashville?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $283, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Nashville, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Nashville

When to book flights from Chicago to Nashville

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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Nashville

  • Where can I stay during a layover at Chicago Midway Airport?

    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.

  • What services are available for travelers with physical impairments at O’Hare International Airport?

    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.

  • What parking options are available at Chicago Midway International Airport?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car at Nashville International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Nashville?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Nashville was $144 for a one-way ticket and $220 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Nashville?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Nashville.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Nashville?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Nashville Intl is the only airport in Nashville. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Nashville?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Nashville flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Nashville?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Nashville flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Nashville, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Nashville?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Nashville on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Nashville, Southwest or Contour?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Nashville are Southwest and Contour. With an average price for the route of $307 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Contour is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $219 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Nashville.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Nashville?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nashville from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Nashville?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nashville with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Nashville?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nashville from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Nashville

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $145 or less one-way and $262 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport are the two main airports serving Chicago. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is located 13 miles northwest of the central business district, while Midway International Airport (MDW) is 8 miles south of the central business district.
  • Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the main airport in the Nashville, Tennessee area. The customs office at BNA is located in Concourse A. Concourse A also serves as the current hub for all international flights. All domestic flights are located in concourses B, C, and D.
  • Chicago Midway International Airport has one terminal, which has two levels—Arrivals and Check-in. Arrivals is located on the lower level of the terminal; there you can find services like currency exchange, ATMs, baggage claim, and charging stations. The Check-in is located on the upper level of the terminal; there you will find the ticket counters.
  • The Chicago O’Hare International Airport is a large facility and therefore requires transportation between terminals. To make it easier to connect between international terminals, shuttle buses operate continuously throughout the day, ensuring prompt and reliable service. The buses arrive every 5-15min. However, if you’re connecting between domestic terminals, you don’t need to take the shuttle. You only need to follow the overhead signs to navigate between domestic terminals.
  • If you’d like to exercise before or between flights at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, you can register for a day membership at the Hilton Athletic Club. The club offers facilities like a steam room, lap pool, sauna, and full-service locker rooms. The club is located at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel, directly across from the domestic terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Nashville?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Nashville Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Nashville Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Allegiant Air,American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Allegiant Air,American Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Nashville

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
DEN - ORF
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It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

JetBlue worker, Blythe, was so amazing at the DCA counter. If it wasn’t for her, I’m not sure we would’ve made it through. Please thank her!

They lost my luggage and refuse to help. Terrible airline. I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. Pretty much just told me too bad that I lost all my luggage, not caring that I am stuck in Europe for 2 weeks with absolutely nothing.

You should have had Wifi to make it much enjoyable.

The flight out was delayed from 3:40pm to 5pm and again to 8pm. We boarded after 5pm, had to disembark because they could not get the Engine started, then we switched gates and got a new plane and did not board until after 8pm.

The flight was delayed after already taxiing from the gate due to a malfunction. After 3 hours we were told the flight was canceled. The next flight available was Sunday. My daughter and I stayed overnight in the airport due to this issue. I was given a $12 meal voucher. Unacceptable

Whole experience was poor. Delayed 2 hours. Lied about the delays. Was all jet blues fault and tried to blame on air traffic control. Sent out other let trips and wouldn't allow people to switch aircraft.

My bag was not loaded on my flight. it was not communicated to me until i was waiting for my bag at my destination. there was no confirmation of when my bag was arriving and no way to track it.

Nice plane, clean, wifi available and movies. All the flight attendants were courteous.

The gate attendant in Boston had a high raspy voice and spoke much too fast to be understood. Not pleasant.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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