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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Typical prices: $270-$405
Southwest
Fri 12/28Mon 12/31
MDW - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $272-$404
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Fri 12/21Sat 12/29
MDW - BNA • Non-stop
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Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 33m
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Southwest
Most punctual • 86% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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20 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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December
Cheapest • 16% price drop
April
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Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest • Avg $207 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Midway to Nashville (MDW-BNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to Nashville

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Dec 31
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5:35 am - 10:15 amMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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3:20 pm - 8:00 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$237Southwest
Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 29
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9:35 pm - 11:10 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 35mnonstop
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10:45 pm - 12:20 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 35mnonstop
$237Southwest
Mon, Dec 28 - Fri, Jan 1
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5:35 am - 10:15 amMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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10:20 am - 2:25 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 05m1 stop Louisville Intl
$237Southwest
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 3
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8:28 am - 6:41 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
10h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:19 pm - 2:41 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
18h 22m1 stop Orlando
$239Frontier
Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 3
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8:42 pm - 2:02 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
17h 20m1 stop Orlando
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8:19 pm - 2:41 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
18h 22m1 stop Orlando
$239Frontier
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
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12:50 pm - 3:40 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
2h 50m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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8:05 am - 1:55 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$239Southwest
Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 8
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7:55 am - 11:30 amMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
3h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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1:55 pm - 8:15 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Greater Rochester Intl
$240Southwest
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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6:55 pm - 9:50 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
2h 55m1 stop Louisville Intl
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5:20 am - 6:55 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 35mnonstop
$242Southwest
Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
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11:10 am - 2:30 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
3h 20m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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12:30 pm - 5:10 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 40m1 stop Kansas City
$244Southwest
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
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5:35 am - 10:15 amMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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3:15 pm - 7:50 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 35m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
$244Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville typically range from $270 to $405. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $237, on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville at $275 round-trip.
•January ($381) and July ($348) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 53% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Key details for Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$113
Beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Midway to Nashville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway to Nashville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:43 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:28 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 33m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville takes 1h 33m, covering 395 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville range from $270 to $405, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $270 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 68% above the $329 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $207 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $329 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $237 to $1,070. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $121, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Nashville Intl Airport (BNA)?

    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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    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 Midway Airport to Nashville route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville most commonly pass through:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 50% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $292 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $348, a difference of $56.

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

  • What airlines fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Nashville.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 10h 59m via Orlando (MCO).

  • What popular places can I visit in Nashville?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights?

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

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Your guide to booking Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $292, about $56 less than Sunday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 53% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville trip for December. Fares historically average $275 round-trip in that month - typically $106 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Southwest. Over the past three months, 86% of Southwest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Nashville arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 86%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 49m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Orlando Airport (MCO) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $207 round-trip on this route - about $122 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nashville Intl Airport.

    • Sonesta Nashville Airport
    • Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport
    • Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport

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