Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago
42 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BNA to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h6m 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 SWA573 | 5:14a | 1h4m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA573 | 5:19a | 1h2m | Tue, Fri |
| Southwest SWA573 | 5:32a | 1h5m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4007 | 5:42a | 1h13m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA573 | 6:00a | 1h3m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1473 | 7:27a | 1h3m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1473 | 9:37a | 1h6m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1473 | 9:45a | 1h4m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2741 | 10:45a | 1h6m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA575 | 11:02a | 1h4m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA575 | 11:28a | 1h7m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA575 | 12:02p | 1h | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1430 | 1:19p | 1h15m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1009 | 1:21p | 1h10m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1430 | 1:39p | 1h1m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA5075 | 2:29p | 1h11m | Wed |
| Contour Airlines VTE7101 | 2:30p | 1h14m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA5075 | 2:47p | 1h2m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2241 | 3:39p | 1h7m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2241 | 3:45p | 1h4m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1430 | 3:49p | 1h12m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA533 | 3:49p | 1h11m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2241 | 5:11p | 1h4m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2241 | 5:20p | 1h1m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2241 | 5:34p | 1h14m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA478 | 6:34p | 1h4m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4836 | 6:54p | 1h10m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4286 | 8:03p | 1h7m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4286 | 8:14p | 1h6m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4277 | 9:02p | 1h10m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4286 | 9:22p | 1h6m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4286 | 9:31p | 1h5m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA578 | 9:49p | 1h7m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA578 | 10:03p | 1h2m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA578 | 10:11p | 1h6m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4286 | 10:38p | 1h11m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA578 | 11:00p | 1h4m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA578 | 11:24p | 1h10m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA578 | 11:30p | 1h3m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA578 | 11:50p | 1h8m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 42 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest and Contour Airlines. 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 1h6m 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 1h6m.