Nashville to Chicago/West Chicago (BNA–DPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Chicago/West Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 408 mi 1h 12m nonstop -1h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and DPA, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to DPA.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IND ~3h 14m CVG ~3h 39m BWI ~4h 13m PIT ~4h 21m LUK ~4h 34m
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → DPA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
DPA → BNA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/West Chicago is 1 hour behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · DPA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
408 mi / 657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–DPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Chicago/West Chicago route.
Route details
Distance408 mi / 657 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to DPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Dupage Airport take approximately 1h 12m. The route covers 408 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to DPA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CVG, BWI, PIT, LUK, IAD, JAX, OMA, PHL, MCO, PBI, BCT, MRK, APF, PLS, PHX and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/West Chicago is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from DPA to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 BNA to DPA

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Dupage Airport (DPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to DPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to DPA ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 408 miles (657 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.