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$145 Find Cheap Flights from Nashville to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$221
Typical prices: $269-$129
Contour
Mon 7/6Mon 7/13
BNA - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$293
Typical prices: $337-$196
Southwest
Wed 6/10Wed 6/17
BNA - MDW • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Chicago (BNA-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nashville to Chicago 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 Nashville to Chicago

Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13
Contour Logo
8:00 am - 11:30 am
BNA
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ORD
3h 30m
1 stop
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12:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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BNA
3h 50m
1 stop
$221Contour
Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 13
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12:09 pm - 8:52 pm
BNA
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ORD
8h 43m
1 stop
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5:13 pm - 4:23 pm
ORD
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BNA
23h 10m
1 stop
$224Frontier
Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5
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8:00 am - 11:30 am
BNA
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ORD
3h 30m
1 stop
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12:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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BNA
27h 50m
1 stop
$227Contour
Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 21
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2:10 pm - 8:17 am
BNA
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RFD
18h 07m
1 stop
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9:19 am - 10:44 am
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BNA
1h 25mnonstop
$231Allegiant Air
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Aug 9
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8:20 pm - 8:32 pm
BNA
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ORD
24h 12m
1 stop
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9:57 pm - 11:19 am
ORD
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BNA
13h 22m
1 stop
$234Frontier
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 14
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8:12 am - 7:45 am
BNA
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RFD
23h 33m
1 stop
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9:19 am - 10:44 am
RFD
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BNA
1h 25mnonstop
$236Allegiant Air
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:40 am - 6:33 pm
BNA
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MDW
11h 53m
1 stop
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1:27 pm - 10:25 pm
MDW
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BNA
8h 58m
1 stop
$283Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
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9:40 pm - 11:10 pm
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MDW
1h 30mnonstop
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8:40 am - 10:10 am
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BNA
1h 30mnonstop
$293Southwest
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
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5:20 am - 6:55 am
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MDW
1h 35mnonstop
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7:45 am - 11:15 am
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BNA
3h 30m
1 stop
$299Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15
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10:06 am - 6:33 pm
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MDW
8h 27m
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9:24 am - 1:26 pm
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BNA
4h 02m
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$306Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nashville to Chicago flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Nashville to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Nashville to Chicago costs $61 on the route between Nashville (BNA) and Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 69% cheaper than other Nashville-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Nashville (BNA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Nashville to Chicago, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to Chicago, 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 Nashville to Chicago is November, where tickets cost $34 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $127 and $97 respectively.

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

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 $269, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nashville to Chicago, 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 Nashville to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 78% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 43% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nashville to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nashville to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Nashville to Chicago

  • What different kinds of flights can I find between Nashville and Chicago?

    You typically will be able to find several daily flights between Nashville and Chicago, with these journeys generally being operated by airlines such as United Airlines. Flights that require a connection are also offered as well, and your layover may occur in cities like New York or Washington, D.C. Flights that require a connection are frequently serviced by American Airlines and Delta.

  • What kinds of transportation can I use for going from downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport?

    An easy way to go from downtown Nashville to Nashville International Airport is by car, with the drive generally taking around 10 to 15min in normal circumstances. You can choose to take public transportation instead, such as bus line 18, which will bring you to the airport in around 35 to 40min as long as there is not any extra traffic.

  • How can I travel from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the city center?

    If you choose to drive from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to the city center, or take a taxi, you can plan on the trip normally taking around 40 to 45min in total. Otherwise, public transportation is an option as well, such as the Blue Line tram. If you take public transportation, you can be in the heart of Chicago in approximately 50 to 55min.

  • Is there an on-site car rental center at Chicago Midway International Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport has its own car rental facility that can be reached by a free shuttle service that picks up travelers from the Arrivals Lower Level front curb near Door 2 of the main terminal. This facility has desks for quite a few major car rental agencies, including Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty. You will find that the fleets are located directly next to the facility, making it easy to pick up your vehicle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nashville to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nashville to Chicago was $145 for a one-way ticket and $221 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Nashville you will be using Nashville Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nashville to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nashville to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nashville to Chicago are Southwest and Contour. With an average price for the route of $276 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 $188 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Nashville to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Nashville 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 Nashville to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Nashville with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Nashville 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 Nashville to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $143 or less one-way and $265 or less round-trip.
  • When you fly to the Chicago region, you will typically land at one of two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located approximately 11 miles from downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 8 miles from the city center.
  • If you’re traveling with a small child, keep in mind that Nashville International Airport (BNA) has a nursing room that is located behind the food court in the main terminal. This nursing room has a few different amenities, including a changing station, outlets, a sink, and comfortable seating.
  • To freshen up after spending the day traveling, go to the Hilton Athletic Club in Chicago O'Hare International Airport once you have landed. You can pay to use the shower facilities here and they will provide you with items like shampoo, bodywash, and a towel.
  • Treat yourself to some pampering before you board your flight at Nashville International Airport and go to one of the Massage Bar locations in Concourses B and C. This salon has massage chairs and offers foot massages.
  • Those that are traveling for business may want to get their shoes shined at Chicago Midway International Airport before heading to their meeting or conference. You can do so at the Shoe Hospital, which is located airside in Concourse A.

Prefer to fly direct from Nashville to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nashville Intl to Chicago.
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Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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

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 Nashville to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4295 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
MCO - MDW
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

Air condition was not working for long both after boarding and also after landing ; unbearably hot and suffocating

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

Flight was on-time, boarding was flawless and the crew was friendly.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

My flight was canceled the morning of the flight. I had to rebook a flight with a different airline that cost me $900 out of my pocket

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

Everything was horrible. They delayed my flight so I missed my connection flight and I lost my bags. I had to go to the same workers multiple times asking the same questions because everyone kept giving me different answers. One person closed down customer service because he wanted to go on lunch so there was like 30 people just waiting for hours because no one would relieve him.

My first time experience with Spirit Air was not good at all.The reason i did not know to cancel 24Hrs before flight depature you do charge cancellation fee. It's ridiculous policy.Actually you should provide full voucher instead of charging cancellation fee. Confirmation Code# ZNVPHG Thanks Much , Rita S

That this is my second time the they cancel flights and they always wait until the last minute to let people know

Spirit is awful. Do not fly spirit. Nothing but delays, cancellations.

Nothing. We didn’t even have a pilot until one hour after our flight was set to depart and now we are waiting for a gate on a very hot packed aircraft. Spirit has lost its goddamn minds and we will never fly again. On the way down the delay went from 5 minutes to 6 hours to cancelled.

Seat do not reclined and tight space. Flight changed so many times hard to keep up.

Delayed 11 hours with two being on our destinations tarmac, no compensation or refund and was told I would actually get charged a $200 cancellation fee if I decided to switch airlines for my return flight. For their inconvenience they gave a $10 meal voucher to split between two people in a airport.

Like Spirit but bad that you have to pay for water 🙃

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.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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