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Cheapest round-trip
$227
Typical prices: $192-$371
Frontier
Sat 10/20Fri 10/26
ORD - BNA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$234
Typical prices: $192-$376
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Sat 10/20Fri 10/26
ORD - BNA • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines and American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 47m
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $192 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Nashville (ORD-BNA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Nashville

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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6:30 am - 2:16 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 11:40 amBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 40m1 stop Quincy Regional
$225Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:30 am - 5:48 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
9h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:03 pm - 10:39 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 36m1 stop Philadelphia
$227Frontier
Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5
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3:50 pm - 8:48 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
16h 58m1 stop Orlando
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7:08 pm - 12:45 amBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$227Frontier
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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6:30 am - 2:19 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
7h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:00 am - 11:40 amBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 40m1 stop Quincy Regional
$228Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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12:30 pm - 4:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
3h 40m1 stop Quincy Regional
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8:00 am - 11:40 amBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 40m1 stop Quincy Regional
$232Contour
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
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3:45 pm - 5:37 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 52mnonstop
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12:39 pm - 2:39 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$234United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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6:55 am - 8:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 45mnonstop
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6:33 pm - 8:33 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 00mnonstop
$234United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 3
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8:50 pm - 10:24 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 34mnonstop
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7:57 pm - 10:05 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 08mnonstop
$234American Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28
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9:00 pm - 10:53 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 53mnonstop
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7:54 pm - 10:00 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 06mnonstop
$234American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
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12:30 pm - 4:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BNA Nashville Intl
3h 40m1 stop Quincy Regional
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8:00 am - 11:40 amBNA  Nashville Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 40m1 stop Quincy Regional
$235Contour
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville start at $227. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $192 to $371. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $227 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville, it is 12% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 34% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville at $187 round-trip.
  • June ($387) and July ($337) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 106% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Nashville

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, Frontier, ORD and BNA

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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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Can I rent a car at BNA?

    If you want to rent a car at BNA, you should head to the airport’s rental car facility connected to the airport’s terminal via moving walkways. At this center, you’ll find desks for agencies such as Alamo, Budget, National, Hertz, Dollar, Payless, and Avis.

  • Where can I relax at BNA?

    If you’d like to relax before exiting BNA, you can visit the Massage Bar near Gate B1 in Concourse B or the one near Gate C14 in Concourse C. At either, you can rest assured of receiving elite foot and body massage services.

  • Does ORD have an on-site hotel?

    Yes, ORD does have a hotel within its grounds, The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel. It is located opposite Terminal 2 and is linked to all domestic terminals via an underground walkway. If you’d like to stay at a hotel near ORD but this one doesn’t appeal to you, you should consider staying at Aloft Chicago O’Hare, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport Rosemont, or Embassy Suites Chicago O’Hare Rosemont.

  • Are there nursing rooms at ORD?

    If you’d like to breastfeed your baby at ORD, you’ll be happy to hear that each terminal at this airport has a mother's room. The said rooms are located near the baggage claim in Terminal 1, and between E5 and F9 in Terminal 2. L6 Rotunda in Terminal 3 and near Gate M20 in Terminal 5. Mamava lactation pods are also available in Terminal 1 near Gates B7, C11, and C23, Terminal 2 near Gate E1, and Terminal 3 near Gates G12, K5, L24, and K19.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights:

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Nashville. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Nashville Intl (BNA).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights?

    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
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $192 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $290 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 Embraer 175 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville most commonly connect through:

    • Quincy Regional (UIN) - 65% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 6% of one-stop connections

    Quincy Regional (UIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $254 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $384: a $130 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

  • 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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:37 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:47 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 47m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 50% above the route average of $286. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville takes 1h 47m, covering 410 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 $227 to $1,100. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does Spirit Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights?

    Spirit Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights are:

    • Spirit Airlines: 88% on time
    • Frontier: 86% on time
    • United Airlines: 83% on time

    Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville?

    Flying via Quincy Regional (UIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 4h 34m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 05m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

    Nashville Intl Airport (BNA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Alamo
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville range from $192 to $371, with an average of $286 over the past 12 months. Anything below $192 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $254 - about $130 less than Monday (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville trip for October. Fares historically average $187 round-trip in that month - typically $200 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Spirit Airlines is the strongest pick on this route. 88% of Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 81%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 10 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • 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 $192 round-trip on this route - about $98 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.
    - Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport
    - Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport
    - Sonesta Nashville Airport
  • To be allowed entry into Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), you will have to go through the airport’s security checkpoints. To avoid missing your flight as a result of being delayed at the airport’s tedious security checkpoints, on the date you’re set to fly to Nashville from this airport, you should get to it at least 2h ahead of your flight.
  • Airlines that offer flights from ORD to Nashville offer assisted travel services to passengers who inform them of their needs in time. Hence, if you’re disabled or have limited mobility, and you require special in-flight services, you can get the assistance you want, provided you inform the airline you intend to travel with the help you require.
  • If you intend to leave your car at ORD, you can do so with ease, given that this airport boasts on-site and off-site parking garages. The off-site parking garages that serve this airport pride themselves on offering cheaper parking spots than their onsite counterparts. This being the case, leaving your car at one of the off-site parking garages is more suitable, financially-wise.
  • In Nashville, you’ll alight from your flight at Nashville International Airport (BNA). Located 8.6 miles away from the heart of Nashville, this public-military airport is the primary airport of the greater Nashville region. Currently, it serves as a hub for Air Choice One, Flagship Airlines, and Flight Express.
  • Traveler’s Aid is an organization that offers emergency assistance services to passengers. Suppose you need emergency housing or transportation once you land at BNA. In that case, you should head to this organization’s office in Suite 501 of Terminal 1.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nashville Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Nashville Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Nashville Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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