Nashville to Chicago (BNA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Nashville to Chicago
11 carriers, 496 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
496 Flights/wk
410 mi
1h 48m nonstop
-1h behind
153 1-stop hubs
BNA–ORD is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 153 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop BNA–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 127 | 319, 320, 738, 73G, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h52-2h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 92 | 319, CR7, E70, E75 | 1h49-2h58 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 67 | 319, CR7, E70, E75 | 1h48-2h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 51 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h52-2h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 45 | 319, 320, 738, 739, B38M, E75L, E7W | 1h58-2h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 42 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h52-2h | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 34 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h52-2h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 73H, B38M | 1h50-2h55 | – | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | CR7, E75 | 1h59-2h06 | – | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | 320 | 2h | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to ORD direction.
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Morning departures
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95
Nonstop flights
496
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365
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → ORD
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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70%
Arriving
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ORD → BNA
15%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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15%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
BNA delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Nashville
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | BNA→ORD | HSV→ORD | CHA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 103 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 496 | 100 | 99 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 2h 13m | 1h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Huntsville (HSV) to Chicago flights · Chattanooga (CHA) to Chicago flights · Owensboro (OWB) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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BNA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
BNA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
410 mi / 659 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m to 2h 58m.
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.
Getting from ORD
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.
Chicago Climate
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.
Facts
BNA–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Nashville to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance410 mi / 659 km
Flight time1h 48m to 2h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights496 out / 365 return
1-stop connections153 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about BNA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 48m to 2h 58m. The route covers 410 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Emirates, Gulf Air, Iberia, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 496 nonstop flights per week from BNA to ORD. The return direction has about 365 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, FWA, SUS, TUP, CHA, INT, BMG, SGF, MKL, MGW, LCK, MKC, MLI, GSO, LSE, GRB, CID, TBR, MBS, SHV, CHO, CXO, FTW, TEB, HHH, ILM, SBN, DLH, TVC, GNV, BED, LNK, SUA, APF, HPN, OPF, RIL, MTJ, MAF, JAC, SAF, ASE, EGE, YWG, PLS, SCF, PVR, QRO, FCA, GCM, SUN, BFI, SNA, PSP, STT, SJC, SXM, FNT, AUA, CUN, LIT, CAK, TUL, ONT, MEM, STL, XNA, OKC, MSP, DTW, GRR, CVG, IAD, MKE, ATL, GSP, MCI, PHL, IND, CMH, DFW, BWI, TYS, SDF, BZN, DCA, BHM, CLE, CLT, SAT, MDT, PIT, DSM, DUB, FAR, JAX, MCO, OMA, ATW, RDU, JFK, IAH, LGA, SYR, BOS, VPS, PNS, FSD, MBJ, FLL, MSY, PWM, YYZ, AUS, DEN, DAL, EWR, PDX, SMF, RSW, RIC, ORF, PVD, CHS, TPA, LAS, BDL, SAV, MIA, ECP, SRQ, ALB, PHX, LHR, LAX, SAN, BUF, ROC, SEA, HVN, YUL, MYR, PBI, SFO, YYC, SLC, PUJ, ABQ, AGS, SJO, SJU, HDN and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.
The drive from Nashville to Chicago is 480 miles and takes 7–8 hours via I-65. Flying takes about 1 hour 20 minutes in the air. Door-to-door by plane runs roughly 3.5–4 hours including airport processes.
American Airlines uses Terminals 1 and 3 at ORD, United uses Terminals 1 and 2, Southwest uses Terminal 5 (though ORD terminal assignments for Southwest have shifted, so confirm at booking). Delta typically uses Terminal 2. The ATS people mover connects all terminals and is free within the airport.
Both cities face winter weather risk. Nashville is particularly susceptible to ice storms (December–February) that overwhelm the city's limited de-icing infrastructure. Flights may be delayed or cancelled when ground equipment can't keep pace. O'Hare is better equipped for winter operations, but heavy blizzards still cause ground stops. December–February carries the highest disruption risk on this route.
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.