Nashville to Chicago (BNA–ORD) — 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–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, LX, NH, NZ, TK | 86 | 739, 73G, B38M, B39M, E75L, E7W | 1h58-2h06 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, LX, NH, NZ, TK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, EI, GF, IB, JL, QR, RJ | 50 | 319, CR7, E70 | 1h38-2h08 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, EI, GF, IB, JL, QR, RJ | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 2 | – | 1h13-1h26 | – | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→ORD | HSV→ORD | CHA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 10 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 453 | 98 | 57 |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 2h 12m | 1h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · ORD: 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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
BNA–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Nashville to Chicago O'Hare
BNA–ORD connects one of the US's fastest-expanding cities to the Midwest's dominant hub. Seven carriers operate around 351 weekly departures, reflecting Nashville's rapid population growth and expanding corporate base. American, United, Southwest, and Delta all serve the route, with competitive fares. Flight time is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Nashville's Airport and Connections
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has undergone significant terminal expansion in recent years to accommodate the city's passenger growth. The airport serves as a connecting point for Southeast US travelers accessing O'Hare's domestic and international networks. For Nashville-based travelers connecting internationally, O'Hare's transatlantic and transpacific routes offer connections that BNA's own international service cannot match.