Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago
40 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from BNA to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h16m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Nashville local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA572 | 5:17a | 1h18m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA575 | 5:41a | 1h21m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA597 | 5:46a | 1h16m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA597 | 5:57a | 1h10m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA572 | 6:16a | 1h16m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA572 | 6:30a | 1h16m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA540 | 7:21a | 1h19m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA357 | 9:39a | 1h20m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA573 | 9:40a | 1h17m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA573 | 9:46a | 1h23m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA357 | 9:50a | 1h24m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4895 | 11:10a | 1h24m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA573 | 12:15p | 1h10m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA573 | 12:37p | 1h18m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA577 | 12:59p | 1h16m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA311 | 1:03p | 1h12m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA577 | 1:25p | 1h16m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA577 | 1:35p | 1h17m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA573 | 2:22p | 1h27m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA575 | 3:53p | 1h14m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA575 | 3:58p | 1h14m | Wed–Thu |
| Southwest SWA575 | 4:06p | 1h6m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA575 | 4:15p | 1h15m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA575 | 4:46p | 1h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA576 | 6:20p | 1h20m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA576 | 6:56p | 1h5m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA576 | 7:12p | 1h10m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4549 | 8:09p | 1h22m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA576 | 8:21p | 1h1m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4549 | 9:04p | 1h15m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4549 | 9:08p | 1h17m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA576 | 9:10p | 1h8m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4549 | 9:18p | 1h6m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4549 | 9:51p | 1h10m | Tue, Sun |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 40 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BNA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h16m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Chicago?
Driving from Nashville to Chicago takes about 7h 19m, covering roughly 474 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h16m.