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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 131 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 80 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h35-2h32 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→MDW | SDF→MDW | TYS→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 151 mi | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 40 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 0h 48m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 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 85 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 35 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 395 miles (636 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 77 return, totaling 162 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
131 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ATW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).