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

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G4 Allegiant
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Nashville to Chicago/Rockford
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 439 mi 1h 31m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

BNA–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 2 319 1h31 62% – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 RFD direction.
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
1
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Fri
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Sat
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
702
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.
Know before you go

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 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–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 706 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 1h 31m. The route covers 439 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BNA to RFD. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, CVG, DTW, DFW, IAD, BDL, PIE, IAH, TPA, PGD, SAV, JFK, MIA, MCO, CUN, ONT, AZA, GCM, PUJ, SEA, SFO, PLS, SMF, PDX, ORD, SFB, FLL, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to RFD ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (706 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.