Nashville from Chicago, Oct 16–18: round trip from $366
Round-trip flights from Chicago to Nashville are $366 per person, $732 for two, on Frontier with 1 stop for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend. Highs run 64–75°F with little rain expected, and the best-value hotel, Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites, is $499 for the stay with breakfast.
The flight
$397 $366 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$732 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 | $366 | 1 stop | 5h 38m |
| American | $489 | nonstop | 1h 37m |
| LF | $403 | 1 stop | 11h 55m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 7:45 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $732 |
| Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites, 2 nights | $499 |
| Trip total for two | $1,231 |
Regular: $1,293 You pay: $1,231 Saved: $62
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Why go now
At $366 per person, this fare is $31 below the typical fare on this route, which is $397, an 8% gap. It also carries the Lowest in 30 days badge: we checked this route 16 times, and the 12 offers we saw ran from $366 to $518. Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked, and they can change. Mid-October makes for a comfortable city weekend here. Friday tops out at 75°F under clouds, Saturday is clear at 64°F, and Sunday is clear at 72°F, with rain chances of 4% or less. That's good walking weather for Lower Broadway, The Gulch and Centennial Park, and nights dip to 47–55°F, so bring a jacket for the walk between honky-tonks.
The kind of trip this is
This is a music-and-food city weekend: live bands from noon on Broadway, hot chicken for lunch, a songwriter round at night. It suits friends, couples and bachelorette groups who want plenty to do on foot without planning every hour. Days are easy and nights run late, and since there's no time difference from Chicago, you won't lose any of the weekend to jet lag.
Weather in Nashville, Oct 16–18
Highs 64–75°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 75 °F | 55 °F | 4% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 64 °F | 47 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 72 °F | 48 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Nashville
Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites is the best value at $499 for both nights, or $250 a night, with breakfast and a review score of 8.7 from 2,183 reviews. Heads-up: that rate isn't free to cancel. Omni Nashville Hotel is the top rated at 9.2, a 4-star in Downtown Nashville for $914 for the stay, or $457 a night, room only with free cancellation. Sonesta Nashville Airport is the budget pick among the 4-stars at $581 for the stay, or $291 a night, scoring 8.8, room only with free cancellation. The two Sonestas are airport hotels, so plan on rides into town. To walk to the honky-tonks, the Ryman and the Country Music Hall of Fame, base yourself in Downtown / Lower Broadway.
Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites
$499 for 2 nights, two guests · $250 a night
See roomsOmni Nashville Hotel
$914 for 2 nights, two guests · $457 a night
See roomsSonesta Nashville Airport
$581 for 2 nights, two guests · $291 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 playing 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, an easy walk from Broadway
- Walk the replica Parthenon in Centennial Park on clear, 64°F 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 | $732 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites) | $499 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,751 |
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 | $366 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $366 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $397 |
| Price checks | 16 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, you pay in US dollars, and Nashville is on the same time as Chicago.
- The $366 Frontier fare leaves O'Hare at 12:26 PM Friday, Oct 16, and lands at BNA at 6:04 PM after 1 stop, 5h 38m in all.
- For a nonstop, we found American at $489 per person, leaving at 11:00 AM and landing at 12:37 PM, 1h 37m.
- Omni Nashville Hotel and Sonesta Nashville Airport offer free cancellation; Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites does not.
- For two people, flights at $732, the best-value hotel at $499 and $520 for spending come to $1,751.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $366 per person round trip on Frontier, $732 for two, all-in with taxes and fees as of when we checked. That's $31 below the typical fare on this route of $397. Fares on this trip ranged from $366 to $518 across the offers we saw.
Is there a nonstop?
The $366 Frontier fare has 1 stop and takes 5h 38m. American flies nonstop for $489 per person, leaving at 11:00 AM and arriving at 12:37 PM, a 1h 37m flight. The extra $123 per person gets you to Nashville in time for lunch.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Chicago to Nashville, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference between the two cities.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows Friday overcast with a high of 75°F, Saturday clear at 64°F and Sunday clear at 72°F. Lows run 47–55°F, and the chance of rain is 4% or less each day.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a music weekend, yes. The Frontier flight lands at 6:04 PM Friday, in time for an evening on Lower Broadway. That leaves Saturday and Sunday for the Hall of Fame, hot chicken, Centennial Park and a show at the Ryman or the Opry.
What does the whole weekend cost?
For two people, flights at $732, Sonesta Select Nashville Airport Suites at $499 and $520 for spending ($130 per person per day) come to $1,751.
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