Nashville to Chicago/Rockford (BNA–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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439 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 58m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4316
G4 Allegiant
319
7:00 AM
CDT
8:29 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4349
G4 Allegiant
319
7:00 AM
CDT
8:31 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4306
G4 Allegiant
319
7:00 AM
CDT
8:29 AM
CDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4307
G4 Allegiant
319
9:19 AM
CDT
10:44 AM
CDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G41935
G4 Allegiant
319
9:19 AM
CDT
10:47 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4314
G4 Allegiant
319
9:21 AM
CDT
10:49 AM
CDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 22m AAACAS AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 8h 25m G4WN G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SFB Orlando 12h 1m G4 G4 Orlando (SFB) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 28m F9UDWN G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 16h 2m ADG4NK G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PIE Pinellas Park 16h 47m G4 G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda 28h 48m G4 G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
YIP Detroit ~3h 41m KII Detroit (YIP) to Chicago/Rockford flights
DTW Detroit ~4h 29m AFDLKE SY Detroit (DTW) to Chicago/Rockford flights
TPA Tampa ~6h 11m AAWN Tampa (TPA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Nashville to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 439 mi 1h 29m nonstop

BNA–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 4 319 1h29-1h31 56%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to RFD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
361
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BNA → RFD
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
RFD → BNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago/Rockford is 0 hours the same as Nashville.
BNA: CDT · RFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 706 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m gate to gate.
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.

BNA–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 706 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 439 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BNA to RFD: Allegiant Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and Orlando Sanford.
Yes, return flights from RFD 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.

Flights from BNA to RFD

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to RFD is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (706 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Sarasota Bradenton and Orlando Sanford. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.