Chicago to Nashville (ORD–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Nashville
11 carriers, 362 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines
362 Flights/wk
410 mi
0h 29m nonstop
+1h ahead
147 1-stop hubs
ORD–BNA is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 410 miles in approximately 0h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 147 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–BNA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 108 | 319, 320, 738, B38M, E75L, E7W | 0h40-1h55 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 88 | 319, CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 0h29-1h47 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 42 | 319, 738, 739, B39M, E75L | 1h31-1h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 41 | 319, CR7, E75 | 1h35-1h47 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 28 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h38-1h44 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 21 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h38-1h47 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 14 | CR7, E75 | 1h38-1h44 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 7M8 | 1h40-1h45 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 6 | 319 | 1h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| KG Key Lime Air | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to BNA direction.
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362
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
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Fastest
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Longest
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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
ORD → BNA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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33%
Arriving
100%
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BNA → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
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100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → BNA delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Nashville from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→BNA | MDW→BNA | MKE→BNA |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 362 | 78 | 39 |
| Flight time | 0h 29m | 0h 33m | 0h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville flights · South Bend (SBN) to Nashville flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Nashville International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Nashville is 1 hour
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BNA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
ORD: CDT · BNA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
410 mi / 659 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 29m to 1h 55m.
Getting to ORD
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.
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.
Facts
ORD–BNA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance410 mi / 659 km
Flight time0h 29m to 1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights362 out / 497 return
1-stop connections147 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 0h 29m to 1h 55m. The route covers 410 miles.
11 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air, Iberia, Key Lime Air, SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 362 nonstop flights per week from ORD to BNA. The return direction has about 497 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LSE, NEW, COU, TEB, MMU, BED, CHA, ILM, AVL, TUP, DAY, INT, MKC, CAE, HPN, CHO, SUA, OPF, SAF, EGE, ASE, AGS, NAS, CLL, BIF, HOU, HDN, GCM, SUN, JAC, PLS, FCA, SCF, MTJ, PSP, VNY, SNA, MBJ, SBA, LGB, LIR, NBW, SYR, MYR, VPS, SXM, SJC, STT, ROC, MDW, PUJ, ATW, XNA, CUN, ECP, CVG, DSM, ATL, GRR, CMH, BHM, DCA, ABQ, FNT, ONT, CLE, TYS, SDF, IND, PIT, STL, GSP, MSP, CAK, MSY, MKE, CLT, PHL, CHS, MIA, MEM, BWI, DTW, RDU, SAV, MCI, LIT, TUL, SJO, BOS, JAX, BZN, IAH, DFW, AUS, DEN, SAT, FAR, LGA, ORF, MCO, DAL, RIC, SMF, IAD, JFK, LAS, OMA, MDT, FSD, YYZ, OKC, RSW, EWR, ALB, PNS, BUF, FLL, SRQ, TPA, BDL, SFO, PHX, SAN, LAX, LHR, SEA, SLC, DUB, PVD, PWM, PBI, HVN, YUL, PDX, SUS, SBN, LEX, MLI, MKL, UOX, CRW, SJU, BOI, YYC, SJD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BNA to ORD 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.
American and United both operate ORD-BNA nonstop. American uses Terminal 3 at O'Hare; United uses Terminal 1. At Nashville International, both carriers arrive at Concourse C. Southwest also operates Chicago Midway (MDW) to BNA nonstop, which is a separate route. From O'Hare specifically, American and United are the nonstop operators.
Nashville International completed a major terminal expansion in 2023, adding gates and international processing capacity. The expansion improved concourse flow, but Nashville's rapid population growth means the airport is again near capacity on peak summer and holiday weekends. Runway capacity at BNA (two parallel runways) is the binding constraint. Summer afternoon thunderstorms (June-August) over Middle Tennessee cause ground stops that ripple into Chicago arrivals.
Nashville International is 13 km southeast of Broadway via I-40. There is no rail service to the airport. WeGo Transit bus routes connect the airport to downtown but take 45-60 minutes. Taxis run $25-35 to downtown. Rideshare is comparable in price. The WeGo bus is the only non-rideshare option; Nashville has no Airport Express bus service equivalent to other cities.
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.