Nashville from Chicago, 16 – 18 Oct: £928 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $31 below the typical fare on this route, lowest in 30 days
- Highs 64–75°F with a 1% to 4% rain chance
- Breakfast included at an 8.7-rated hotel with 2,183 reviews
The catch: The Frontier outbound has 1 stop and takes 5h 38m, versus 1h 37m nonstop on American at $978 for two; a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you'd trade a longer travel day for a lower fare; skip it if you have only the weekend and want a nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,231 for two covers the Frontier round trip at $732 plus 2 nights at Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites at $499, with taxes and fees included. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and fly home Sunday, Oct 18, 2026. The flight to Nashville has 1 stop and takes 5h 38m, and a checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
£928 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £552 |
| Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £376 |
| The total, before you go | £928 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£23 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£276 per person, return
£552 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 38m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 12:26 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 6:04 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £276 | 1 stop | 5h 38m |
| American | £369 | nonstop | 1h 37m |
| LF | £304 | 1 stop | 11h 55m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 19:45 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
Frontier's fare was $366 per person when we checked. That's $31 below the typical fare on this route, which is $397, or 8% under, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. With the hotel, the whole trip for two comes to $1,231, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, any resort fee and spending money are extra. The forecast helps too. Friday is overcast at 75°F, then Saturday and Sunday are clear, with highs of 64°F and 72°F and a 1% rain chance. That's good weather for walking Lower Broadway between bars and eating hot chicken outside. The trade-off is time. You land at 6:04 PM on Friday, so the weekend starts with Friday night on Broadway and runs through Sunday. Prices change, so this is what we found, not a promise it'll hold.
The kind of trip this is
This is a music-and-food city weekend: live bands from noon on Broadway, hot chicken for lunch and a songwriter round at night. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to stay out late and walk from stop to stop. The pace is quick, with two evenings and one full day, so pick one show and one meal you really want and let the rest happen.
Weather in Nashville, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 64–75°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 75 °F | 55 °F | 4% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 64 °F | 47 °F | 1% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 72 °F | 48 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Nashville
Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $499 for 2 nights ($250 a night), an 8.7 from 2,183 reviews and breakfast included, but there's no free cancellation. Sonesta Nashville Airport is the budget alternative with free cancellation: $581 for the stay ($291 a night), rated 8.8 from 975 reviews. Both sit near the airport, so plan on rides into town. Omni Nashville Hotel is the top-rated pick, at 9.2 from 901 reviews and $914 for the stay ($457 a night), with free cancellation, in Downtown Nashville. Staying in Downtown / Lower Broadway puts the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame within walking distance, and The Gulch adds rooftop bars a short walk from Broadway.
Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites
£376 for 2 nights, two guests · £188 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
£689 for 2 nights, two guests · £344 a night
See roomsSonesta Nashville Airport
£438 for 2 nights, two guests · £219 a night
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Where in Nashville
- Downtown / Lower Broadway: Honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame on foot.
- The Gulch: New hotels, rooftop bars and murals a short walk from Broadway.
- Midtown / Music Row: Quieter base near Vanderbilt and the recording studios.
- East Nashville: Local music bars, vintage shops and hot chicken joints.
- 12 South: Boutique neighbourhood with cafes and the Draper James shop.
What to do in Nashville
- Bar-hop the honky-tonks of Lower Broadway, where live bands start at noon
- Catch a show at the Ryman Auditorium or the Grand Ole Opry
- Eat Nashville hot chicken at Prince's or Hattie B's
- Hear a songwriter round at the Bluebird Cafe
- Tour the Country Music Hall of Fame
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park on clear Saturday
Tours and tickets in Nashville
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Nashville | Nashville International (BNA) |
| Flight time | 5h 38m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 398 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
What 2 nights in Nashville costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £552 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites) | £376 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,320 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Chicago to Nashville
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £276 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £276 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £299 |
| Price checks | 16 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Nashville.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars, and Nashville is on the same time as Chicago.
- The outbound leaves O'Hare (ORD) at 12:26 PM and lands at Nashville International (BNA) at 6:04 PM, with 1 stop.
- Prices are all-in, with taxes and fees, as found when we checked; a checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't included.
- The best-value hotel doesn't offer free cancellation, but Sonesta Nashville Airport and Omni Nashville Hotel do.
- Nashville and Chicago are 398 miles apart.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $31 below the typical fare on this route, the forecast is mostly clear and breakfast is included. The outbound takes 5h 38m with 1 stop, though.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,231 for two: $732 for the Frontier flights plus $499 for 2 nights at Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $240 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. American had a nonstop at $489 per person, or $978 for two. It leaves at 11:00 AM and lands at 12:37 PM, so it takes 1h 37m.
What's the weather like?
Friday is overcast with a high of 75°F. Saturday is clear at 64°F and Sunday is clear at 72°F. Lows run from 47°F to 55°F, and the rain chance stays at 4% or less.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip in US dollars, and there's no time change from Chicago.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 6:04 PM Friday, which leaves Friday night for Broadway, Saturday for the Hall of Fame and hot chicken, and Saturday night for a show at the Ryman or a songwriter round.
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