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Cheapest round-trip
$231
Typical prices: $281-$451
Southwest
Tue 11/27Tue 12/4
BNA - MDW • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$124
Typical prices: $169-$336
Frontier
Sun 12/23
BNA - MDW • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 1h 33m
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When to book
11 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 57% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 17% price drop
July
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Cheapest • Avg $343 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 4h 27m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nashville to Midway (BNA-MDW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nashville to Midway

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4
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7:20 pm - 8:50 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 30mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:40 amMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$231Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 6
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5:18 am - 12:04 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:47 am - 3:53 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
5h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$231Delta
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:05 am - 1:55 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 50m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:45 pm - 3:55 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
3h 10m1 stop Columbus
$232Southwest
Fri, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:15 am - 3:00 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 45m1 stop Columbus
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8:50 am - 3:10 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
6h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Norfolk
$232Southwest
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:20 am - 6:55 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 35mnonstop
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9:20 pm - 11:00 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$234Southwest
Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 20
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5:30 am - 10:24 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:44 pm - 10:46 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 02m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$235Delta
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
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6:15 am - 12:15 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 00m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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10:20 am - 2:30 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 10m1 stop Kansas City
$235Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 18
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10:20 am - 2:30 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:10 am - 11:05 amMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
5h 55m1 stop Houston Hobby
$236Southwest
Wed, Nov 25 - Sat, Dec 5
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7:30 pm - 11:00 pmBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 30m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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10:10 am - 3:00 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
4h 50m1 stop Kansas City
$236Southwest
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:50 pm - 12:25 amBNA  Nashville Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
1h 35mnonstop
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9:20 pm - 11:00 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-BNA Nashville Intl
1h 40mnonstop
$236Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport flights

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

Round-trip flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport typically range from $281 to $451. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $231, on Southwest.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.

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

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport at $283 round-trip.
•January ($721) and August ($431) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 154% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 57% 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 Nashville to Midway

 
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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 Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$124
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Nashville to Midway

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Your Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport 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 Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:33 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:23 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 33m.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport range from $281 to $451, with an average of $340 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 70% above the $340 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $340 round-trip and layover options via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) at $343.

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

    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 Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport?

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

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

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

  • Have flight prices from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport 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 $231 to $1,049. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

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

    One-way fares from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

    Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $84 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 50% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $449, a difference of $166.

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

  • What airlines fly from Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Only Southwest operates flights between Nashville and Chicago Midway Airport.

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

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago Midway Airport?

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

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

    Among airlines operating Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport 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 Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport 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 Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport 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 Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $283, about $166 less than Monday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 57% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nashville to Chicago Midway Airport trip for October. Fares historically average $283 round-trip in that month - typically $438 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    • Skylark Motel Chicago Midway Airport

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