Cheap flights Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW)
Nashville to Chicago is a 469-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | BNA → MDW | $172 | $98 | $269 |
| Cheapest combo | BNA → MDW | $172 | $98 | $269 |
Departure airports near Nashville
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to MDW | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNA — Nashville | 7.8 mi / 11m | $67 | $172 | $238 |
| HSV — Huntsville | 124.1 mi / 1h 58m | $108 | $203 | $311 |
| CHA — Chattanooga | 139.2 mi / 2h 13m | $113 | $196 | $309 |
Arrival airports near Chicago
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from BNA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDW — Chicago | 10.2 mi / 15m | $31 | $172 | $203 |
| ORD — Chicago | 18.4 mi / 24m | $49 | $176 | $224 |
| SBN — South Bend | 80.8 mi / 1h 17m | $183 | $183 | $366 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 469 miles, 7h 47m, and an estimated $82 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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