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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Nashville
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 419 mi 1h 3m nonstop 77 1-stop hubs

PWK–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 419 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PWK–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
281
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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.

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 1 18 8
Weekly flights 3 515 50
Flight time 1h 3m 1h 2m 1h 19m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
419 mi / 674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 3m to 1h 12m.
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.

PWK–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance419 mi / 674 km
Flight time1h 3m to 1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 3m to 1h 12m. The route covers 419 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PWK to BNA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYY, BHM, SDF, IND, UES, TYS, JVL, GRR, CMH, MEM, MKC, OMA, STL, PIT, MCI, CLT, YYZ, RIC, ATL, BUF, RDU, CTH, SAV, TMB, IAD, OKC, TEB, ALB, SSI, MSY, MSP, FRG, PHL, SFB, MCO, YWG, PIE, BDL, EWR, LGA, COS, HOU, RSW, PBI, DAL, NAS, AUS, SRQ, JFK, SAT, BOS, FLL, DEN, BZN, TUS, CUN, SLC, PVU, PHX, PSP, YYC, LAS, SNA, SJD, VNY, SXM, BUR, SAN, YVR, SJU, LAX, SFO, TPA, MIA, HND, CHA and TVC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 GYY. 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.

Flights from PWK to BNA

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from TWY. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PWK to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to BNA ranges from 1 hours 3 minutes to 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 419 miles (674 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via GYY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).