Nashville to Chicago (BNA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BNA–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 395 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 229 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 42 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h28-1h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→MDW | HSV→MDW | CHA→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 1h 29m | 1h 13m |
| Departure OTP | 49% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to MDW
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to MDW ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 395 miles (636 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
229 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ARR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Evansville (EVV).