Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Nashville (PWK–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 419 mi +1h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and BNA, connecting options are available through 26 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
GRR ~3h 42m CLT ~4h 27m BUF ~4h 40m IAD ~4h 57m RIC ~4h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
207
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
PWK → BNA
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
Return
BNA → PWK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric PWK→BNA ORD→BNA MDW→BNA
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 10 3
Weekly flights 1 343 77
Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights · Chicago (MDW) to Nashville flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Nashville flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK 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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · BNA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
419 mi / 674 km
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

PWK–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance419 mi / 674 km
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 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 PWK to BNA flights.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to BNA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, CLT, BUF, IAD, RIC, YYZ, PBI, PHL, LGA, SRQ, PIE, MCO, HOU, DAL, FLL, BZN, AUS, MIA, SLC, PSP, CUN, PHX, LAS, YYC, HND and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from BNA to PWK 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.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).