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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:55 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:45 am.

The flight takes about 1h 55m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Nashville to Chicago takes 1h 55m, covering 401 miles.

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

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Chicago range from $179 to $392, with an average of $286 over the past 12 months. Anything below $179 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 47% above the $286 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $161 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $291 for nonstop.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Chicago flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 4%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $224 to $878. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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

One-way fares from Nashville to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

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

• Quincy Regional (UIN) - 81% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Nashville to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $216 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $363, a difference of $147.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Allegiant Air

Flying via Quincy Regional (UIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 45m, compared with 4h 04m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 4h 26m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nashville to Chicago flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.