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.
408 mi 2h 8m nonstop 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and DPA, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to DPA.
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One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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Other ways to reach Chicago/West Chicago from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Dupage Airport.
Metric BNA→DPA TYS→DPA
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Dupage Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/West Chicago is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: CDT · DPA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
408 mi / 657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m.
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.

BNA–DPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Chicago/West Chicago route.
Route details
Distance408 mi / 657 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: DPA
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to DPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Dupage Airport take approximately 2h 8m. The route covers 408 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, LUK, STL, JVL, CVG, OKC, DSM, TYS, PIT, CLT, OMA, BWI, JAX, YYZ, IAD, SFB, HOU, PHL, SRQ, MCO, MRK, BCT, APF, RSW, BOS, PBI, FLL, FXE, PLS, PHX, LAS, VNY, BUR, PSP and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DPA to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 408 miles (657 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).