Bloomington/Normal to Nashville (BMI–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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324 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 34m AAJL AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 5m AMDLKE AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 6m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
SFB Orlando 15h 14m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Nashville flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~5h 25m G4 G4JRE Pinellas Park (PIE) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bloomington/Normal to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 324 mi 1h 25m nonstop

BMI–BNA had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 324 miles in 1h 25m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop BMI–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BMI to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
340
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BMI → BNA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
BNA → BMI
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Bloomington/Normal

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric BMI→BNA PIA→BNA MLI→BNA
Distance from BMI 43 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 41m 0h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of BMI with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Bloomington/Normal.
BMI: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bloomington/Normal, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
324 mi / 522 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

BMI–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bloomington/Normal to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance324 mi / 522 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BMI
IATA / ICAOBMI / KBMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation871 ft / 265 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BMI to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal to Nashville International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 324 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from BMI to BNA: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 25m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, MLI and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BMI to BNA

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

BMI to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BMI to BNA is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 324 miles (522 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Moline (MLI) and Chicago (MDW).