Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago
107 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BNA to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h19m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 5:14a | 1h21m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 5:18a | 1h21m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4886 | 5:21a | 1h24m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 5:28a | 1h21m | Sun |
| United UAL529 | 6:03a | 1h28m | Sat |
| United UAL529 | 6:13a | 1h20m | Tue–Thu |
| United UAL529 | 6:18a | 1h20m | Mon, Sun |
| United UAL529 | 6:29a | 1h21m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 7:04a | 1h19m | Tue |
| American AAL1105 | 7:04a | 1h45m | Fri |
| American AAL1105 | 7:11a | 1h25m | Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| American AAL1105 | 7:26a | 1h25m | Mon |
| United UAL2465 | 7:28a | 1h21m | Tue, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2465 | 7:36a | 1h20m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL2465 | 7:45a | 1h21m | Sun |
| American AAL2500 | 9:08a | 1h11m | Sat |
| American AAL2500 | 9:18a | 1h35m | Thu |
| American AAL2500 | 9:32a | 1h19m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6187 | 9:38a | 1h15m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW6088 | 9:53a | 1h14m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5192 | 9:56a | 54m | Wed |
| American AAL2500 | 9:58a | 1h33m | Fri |
| United UAL691 | 10:02a | 1h20m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL691 | 10:10a | 1h18m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
| American ENY3922 | 10:27a | 1h32m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 10:42a | 1h15m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 10:50a | 1h15m | Thu–Sat |
| United UAL691 | 10:50a | 1h9m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 10:58a | 1h18m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW5318 | 11:20a | 1h14m | Wed–Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA3402 | 11:24a | 1h9m | Sat–Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5318 | 11:27a | 1h6m | Mon–Tue |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 11:38a | 1h21m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5318 | 12:15p | 1h9m | Fri |
| United UAL1616 | 12:42p | 1h19m | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| United UAL1616 | 12:49p | 1h19m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1616 | 1:11p | 1h17m | Fri |
| American AAL2500 | 1:11p | 1h41m | Mon |
| United UAL334 | 3:07p | 1h28m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA3687 | 3:09p | 1h9m | Mon–Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA3687 | 3:20p | 1h21m | Sun |
| American AAL2112 | 3:57p | 1h20m | Sat |
| American AAL2112 | 4:06p | 1h33m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4917 | 4:13p | 1h16m | Tue |
| American AAL2112 | 4:16p | 1h11m | Fri |
| American AAL2112 | 5:02p | 1h22m | Mon, Wed |
| United UAL1884 | 5:14p | 1h17m | Fri |
| American AAL2112 | 5:16p | 1h13m | Sun |
| United UAL1884 | 5:19p | 1h20m | Mon, Sat |
| United UAL1884 | 5:34p | 1h21m | Tue |
| United UAL1884 | 5:38p | 1h14m | Wed |
| American AAL2126 | 5:47p | 1h19m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW9917 | 5:52p | 1h24m | Tue |
| United UAL1884 | 5:58p | 1h18m | Thu, Sun |
| American AAL2126 | 6:00p | 1h13m | Mon–Wed |
| American AAL2126 | 6:10p | 1h10m | Fri |
| United UAL1127 | 6:38p | 1h21m | Wed, Sat |
| American AAL2126 | 6:41p | 1h12m | Sat |
| United UAL1127 | 6:46p | 1h20m | Sun |
| United UAL1127 | 7:03p | 1h18m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| United UAL1127 | 7:09p | 1h23m | Thu |
| American AAL2126 | 7:26p | 1h14m | Sun |
| American ENY3814 | 7:29p | 1h36m | Tue |
| American ENY3679 | 7:50p | 1h12m | Wed, Sat |
| American ENY3679 | 8:03p | 1h11m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| American ENY3679 | 8:08p | 1h15m | Thu |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (ORD)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 107 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. 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 (ORD) takes about 1h19m 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 1h19m.