Nashville to Chicago (BNA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 395 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 82 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→MDW | HSV→MDW | CHA→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 20m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
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 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BNA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to MDW is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 395 miles (636 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Indianapolis, St. Louis Lambert and General Mitchell. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Chattanooga (CHA) and Evansville (EVV).