Nashville to Chicago flights
Direct and connecting flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Nashville to Chicago take?
Flight time from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (ORD) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Nashville to Chicago?
Airline availability for BNA to ORD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Nashville to Chicago?
Direct (nonstop) availability on BNA to ORD varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 27Last 90 days: none recorded
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Republic Airlines5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4 sightings | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning BNA → ORD
BNA to ORD is a short-haul route of 659 km (409 mi). See the return ORD → BNA route.
Alternative airports near Nashville: Smyrna (MQY) — 19 km, Clarksville (CKV) — 86 km, Hopkinsville (HOP) — 95 km.
Alternative airports near Chicago: Chicago-Wheeling (PWK) — 15 km, Chicago (MDW) — 25 km, Chicago (CGX) — 28 km.