Chicago/Rockford to Nashville (RFD–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G4314
G4 Allegiant
319
9:21 AM
CDT
10:49 AM
CDT
1h 28m
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G4349
G4 Allegiant
319
7:00 AM
CDT
8:31 AM
CDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago/Rockford to Nashville
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 439 mi 1h 28m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

RFD–BNA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 439 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RFD–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 319 1h28
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RFD to BNA direction.
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Sun
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RFD to BNA.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
577
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.

Other ways to reach Nashville from Chicago/Rockford

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric RFD→BNA ORD→BNA MSN→BNA
Distance from RFD 63 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 18 2
Weekly flights 2 511
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of RFD with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nashville is 0 hours the same as Chicago/Rockford.
RFD: CDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 6:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
439 mi / 706 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m.
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.

RFD–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Rockford to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance439 mi / 706 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: RFD
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RFD to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Rockford International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 1h 28m. The route covers 439 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RFD to BNA. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, MSP, GPT, BDL, JAC, PIE, RSW, PGD, JFK, IAH, DEN, MIA, CUN, ONT, BFI, OAK, LGB, SEA, LAX, SRQ, ORD, LAS, SFB and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BNA to RFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MSN and MDW. 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 RFD to BNA

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RFD to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RFD to BNA ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (706 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).