Chicago/West Chicago to Nashville (DPA–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/West Chicago to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 408 mi 23h 59m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DPA and BNA, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CLE ~4h 8m OMA ~4h 30m PBI ~4h 44m MSP ~4h 47m MCI ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1
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
DPA → BNA
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
BNA → DPA
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nashville from Chicago/West Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric DPA→BNA ORD→BNA MDW→BNA
Distance from DPA – 18 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 11 3
Weekly flights 1 365 78
Flight time 23h 59m 0h 22m 0h 28m
Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights · Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville flights
Airports within 200 miles of DPA with service to Nashville International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
DPA: CDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
408 mi / 657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 59m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DPA–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/West Chicago to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance408 mi / 657 km
Flight time23h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DPA to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Dupage Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 23h 59m. The route covers 408 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DPA to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, OMA, PBI, MSP, MCI, YUL, BED, PHL, MCO, SRQ, FLL, SLC, VNY and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BNA to DPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. 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 DPA to BNA

Dupage Airport (DPA) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DPA to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DPA to BNA ranges from 23 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 408 miles (657 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).