Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago
98 nonstop flights a week on 6 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BNA to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h17m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL1570 | 12:01a | 1h20m | Fri |
| United UAL451 | 6:04a | 1h19m | Tue |
| United UAL451 | 6:10a | 1h19m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| United UAL451 | 6:20a | 1h19m | Sat–Sun |
| United UAL451 | 6:28a | 1h18m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 7:14a | 1h17m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 7:20a | 1h17m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 7:29a | 1h17m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 7:38a | 1h17m | Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2465 | 7:51a | 1h20m | Mon–Fri |
| United UAL2465 | 8:42a | 1h16m | Sat |
| United UAL2465 | 8:45a | 1h20m | Sun |
| American ENY3973 | 9:12a | 1h14m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun |
| American ENY3973 | 9:23a | 1h15m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL343 | 10:03a | 1h19m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL343 | 10:09a | 1h25m | Tue, Sun |
| United UAL343 | 10:18a | 1h14m | Sat |
| American ENY3439 | 10:38a | 1h11m | Sat |
| American ENY3439 | 10:53a | 1h11m | Sun |
| United UAL343 | 10:54a | 1h19m | Thu |
| American ENY3439 | 10:59a | 1h13m | Tue, Fri |
| American ENY3439 | 11:07a | 1h13m | Thu |
| American ENY3439 | 11:21a | 1h19m | Mon, Wed |
| SkyWest SKW4653 | 11:23a | 1h9m | Tue, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4653 | 11:29a | 1h5m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4653 | 11:42a | 1h9m | Mon, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4653 | 11:47a | 1h9m | Wed |
| United UAL1616 | 12:57p | 1h20m | Wed, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL1616 | 1:21p | 1h11m | Tue |
| United UAL1616 | 1:26p | 1h19m | Mon |
| United UAL1616 | 1:38p | 1h18m | Thu |
| United UAL1616 | 2:05p | 1h26m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA3440 | 3:09p | 43m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA3440 | 3:20p | 1h9m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| SkyWest SKW6200 | 4:09p | 1h17m | Tue |
| Sun Country SCX8776 | 4:10p | 1h8m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA3440 | 4:10p | 1h22m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6200 | 4:21p | 1h17m | Thu |
| Contour Airlines VTE8258 | 4:23p | 1h20m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW6200 | 4:33p | 1h22m | Mon, Sun |
| United UAL1884 | 5:04p | 1h8m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA3440 | 5:06p | 1h9m | Fri |
| United UAL1884 | 5:11p | 1h19m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6200 | 5:16p | 1h18m | Wed |
| United UAL1884 | 5:18p | 1h15m | Wed, Sun |
| Contour Airlines VTE8875 | 5:21p | 1h19m | Sun |
| United UAL1884 | 5:39p | 1h18m | Thu |
| American AAL1570 | 5:47p | 1h20m | Tue |
| American AAL1570 | 6:02p | 1h20m | Sun |
| American AAL1570 | 6:05p | 1h20m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4679 | 6:38p | 1h9m | Mon, Wed |
| SkyWest SKW4679 | 6:50p | 1h9m | Tue, Sun |
| United UAL1884 | 7:02p | 1h19m | Mon |
| American AAL1570 | 7:09p | 1h19m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW6200 | 7:17p | 1h15m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4679 | 7:18p | 1h39m | Thu |
| American AAL1570 | 7:22p | 1h22m | Fri |
| United UAL1884 | 7:26p | 1h24m | Fri |
| American ENY3383 | 7:32p | 1h14m | Tue–Wed |
| American ENY3383 | 7:38p | 1h19m | Sat |
| American ENY3383 | 7:45p | 1h10m | Mon |
| American ENY3383 | 8:11p | 1h11m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4679 | 8:12p | 1h9m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4679 | 8:16p | 1h25m | Fri |
| American AAL1570 | 8:40p | 1h17m | Wed |
| American ENY3383 | 9:43p | 1h17m | Fri |
| American ENY3383 | 10:08p | 1h29m | Thu |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (ORD)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 98 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, Republic Airways, Sun Country, SkyWest, United 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 (ORD) takes about 1h17m 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 1h17m.