Knoxville flight guide

Nonstop Flights From Knoxville to Chicago

Current route truth from McGhee Tyson Airport plus live date-based Google Flights results when you need them.

The short answer

Yes — Knoxville flies nonstop to Chicago.

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) currently lists nonstop service to Chicago through Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) and Chicago-Midway (MDW).

Quick facts

Leaving from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville
Destination Chicago
Current nonstop Yes
Route status checked 2026-10-28
Airports Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) and Chicago-Midway (MDW)
Airlines American Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air

Which Chicago airport should you use?

This market has more than one airport with current nonstop service from Knoxville. The right choice depends on where you are actually going after you land, so compare the airport code before booking.

ORD

Chicago-O'Hare

Current TYS nonstop carriers: American Airlines, United Airlines.

MDW

Chicago-Midway

Current TYS nonstop carriers: Allegiant Air.

Airlines flying nonstop from Knoxville to Chicago

American Airlines

American Airlines is listed by TYS as a current nonstop carrier in this destination market.

See American Airlines flights from Knoxville →

United Airlines

United Airlines is listed by TYS as a current nonstop carrier in this destination market.

See United Airlines flights from Knoxville →

Allegiant Air

Allegiant Air is listed by TYS as a current nonstop carrier in this destination market.

See Allegiant Air flights from Knoxville →

Recent weekend-trip examples

These are observed examples surfaced by Google Travel Explore and cross-checked against the official TYS nonstop network. Fares can change.

MDW

Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026

Airline Allegiant
Observed fare $106
Nonstop time 1h 37m

What this route is really like

Nonstop availability

Daily nonstop availability is currently surfaced.

Fastest nonstop currently surfaced: 1 hr 32 min

Google Flights currently surfaces American and United nonstop to ORD every day, with lower-frequency Allegiant nonstop service to MDW.

Airport choice

O'Hare (ORD) offers the most nonstop frequency and network connectivity. Midway (MDW) can be more convenient for some city trips and is currently the lower-frequency Allegiant option from Knoxville.

When prices tend to be friendlier

Historically cheaper month: January ($185–$290).

Historically pricier month: September.

These are Google Flights historical patterns, not guaranteed fares. Search your actual dates below.

Who this route works best for

Chicago is a strong business and weekend market because Knoxville has access to both major Chicago airports.

Live route context checked: 2026-10-27. Schedule and fare-pattern context comes fromGoogle Flights and can change.See our source and verification method →

Search live Knoxville-to-Chicago flights

Search current Google Flights results from Knoxville (TYS). This checks live flight options when you submit the form rather than relying on a stale fare table.

Plan the Knoxville side of your trip

How early should you arrive at TYS?

Normal, peak-period and checked-bag timing guidance.

Which TYS parking lot should you use?

Compare garage, terminal and economy options by cost and convenience.

Pickup and dropoff

Upper level vs. lower level, Phone & Wait Lot and rideshare pickup.

Rental cars at Knoxville airport

Counter location, return location and current on-airport companies.

Common questions

Is this route really nonstop?

Yes. The airport(s) shown above are on McGhee Tyson Airport's current official nonstop destination list.

Do the same flights operate every day?

Not necessarily. Airline schedules can vary by weekday and season. Use the live date search for your actual travel dates rather than assuming daily service.

Are the fares on this page guaranteed?

No. Any displayed fare is an observation from a specific search or snapshot. Airline inventory and pricing can change quickly.

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