Nashville to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (BNA–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BNA Airport Page →
419 mi airlines 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 0 flights Verified 20h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
Nashville to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 419 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and PWK, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

Also explore BNA Routes PWK Routes BNA Live Flights PWK Live Flights BNA Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
JVL ~3h 23m MKE ~3h 31m IND ~3h 37m GRR ~3h 48m CMH ~3h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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 → PWK
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
PWK → BNA
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric BNA→PWK TYS→PWK
Distance from BNA – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 2h 20m 1h 34m
Departure OTP 72% –
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
419 mi / 674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m to 2h 31m.
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.

Facts

BNA–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance419 mi / 674 km
Flight time2h 20m to 2h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 2h 20m to 2h 31m. The route covers 419 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BNA to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JVL, MKE, IND, GRR, CMH, CLE, TYS, MSP, DAL, STL, OKC, IAD, CHS, ATL, RDU, PHL, AUS, MSY, ORF, PIE, MCO, EWR, SRQ, RSW, BOS, SAT, PVD, FLL, PBI, SUA, MIA, PHX, SLC, LAS, BZN, SNA, BFI and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from PWK to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from BNA to PWK

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BNA to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to PWK ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 419 miles (674 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).