Chicago to Nashville (ORD–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–BNA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, LX, NZ | 80 | 319, 737, 739, 73G, 7M9, E75L, E7W | 1h35-2h06 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, LX, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 49 | 319, CR7, E70 | 1h36-1h49 | Oneworld | AS, AY, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 5 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Nashville from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BNA | MDW→BNA | GYY→BNA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 338 | 41 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 19m | 1h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · BNA: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
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.
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.
ORD–BNA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
ORD to BNA Route Overview
Chicago O'Hare to Nashville International is a mid-frequency leisure and business route served by American, United, and Delta. Combined frequency runs 10-14 daily round trips. Flight time is 1 hour 45 minutes. Aircraft are regional jets (Embraer 175) and narrow-bodies (A319, 737-700) depending on carrier and slot. Nashville's tourism surge over the past decade has substantially increased leisure demand on this route, with O&D ratios shifting toward leisure in the proportion mix.
Connection and Operational Patterns
Nashville BNA does not have a connecting hub function; most ORD-BNA passengers are point-to-point. O'Hare generates connecting feed from Midwest cities through to BNA for travelers who cannot fly direct from smaller markets. American and United each handle ORD-BNA on mainline or regional equipment depending on demand. Southwest's parallel Midway-Nashville service provides a separate competitive market that influences fare levels on the ORD side. Nashville's airport lacks rail access, making ground transport slower than peer cities; this is relevant for time-sensitive connections from BNA back to ORD for international departures.