Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago
106 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 | 5:20a | 1h33m | Wed–Thu |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 5:28a | 1h21m | Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL529 | 6:10a | 1h21m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL529 | 6:17a | 1h18m | Thu, Sat, Sun |
| American AAL1105 | 7:02a | 1h17m | Wed |
| American AAL1105 | 7:08a | 1h20m | Mon, Thu |
| American AAL1105 | 7:16a | 1h23m | Tue, Sat |
| United UAL2465 | 7:35a | 1h18m | Wed–Thu |
| United UAL2465 | 7:48a | 1h20m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat |
| American AAL1105 | 9:00a | 1h26m | Fri |
| United UAL2465 | 9:11a | 1h28m | Sun |
| American AAL2500 | 9:19a | 1h22m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
| American AAL2500 | 9:29a | 1h23m | Fri |
| American AAL1105 | 9:38a | 1h18m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4964 | 9:43a | 1h17m | Fri |
| United UAL691 | 9:50a | 1h19m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL691 | 10:13a | 1h22m | Thu, Sat |
| United UAL398 | 10:34a | 1h21m | Sat |
| United UAL398 | 10:43a | 1h22m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW6354 | 10:46a | 1h15m | Tue |
| United UAL398 | 10:49a | 1h21m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| American AAL2500 | 10:53a | 1h22m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 10:53a | 1h15m | Mon |
| United UAL398 | 10:57a | 1h23m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 11:02a | 1h15m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL691 | 11:18a | 1h19m | Tue |
| United UAL691 | 11:28a | 1h20m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 11:56a | 1h21m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW6273 | 12:15p | 1h18m | Sun |
| United UAL398 | 12:26p | 1h14m | Sun |
| United UAL1616 | 12:44p | 1h6m | Mon |
| United UAL1616 | 12:50p | 1h18m | Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1616 | 12:59p | 1h19m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL1616 | 2:01p | 1h9m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA3424 | 3:12p | 1h9m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA3424 | 3:16p | 1h9m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA3424 | 3:25p | 1h9m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA3424 | 3:43p | 43m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA3424 | 4:03p | 1h9m | Tue |
| American AAL2112 | 4:11p | 1h18m | Tue |
| American AAL2112 | 4:32p | 1h19m | Wed, Fri |
| American AAL2112 | 4:37p | 1h27m | Thu |
| American AAL2112 | 4:55p | 1h26m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW9912 | 5:09p | 1h19m | Fri |
| United UAL1884 | 5:24p | 1h16m | Mon |
| United UAL1884 | 5:26p | 1h18m | Thu |
| United UAL1884 | 5:40p | 1h18m | Wed, Sat |
| American AAL2126 | 5:42p | 1h26m | Sat |
| United UAL1884 | 5:46p | 1h15m | Tue |
| American AAL2126 | 5:53p | 1h23m | Fri |
| United UAL1884 | 5:56p | 1h13m | Fri |
| American AAL2112 | 5:59p | 1h33m | Sun |
| American AAL2126 | 6:00p | 1h24m | Thu, Sun |
| American AAL2112 | 6:06p | 1h35m | Mon |
| American AAL2126 | 6:14p | 1h20m | Wed |
| American AAL2126 | 6:16p | 1h21m | Mon–Tue |
| United UAL1127 | 6:32p | 1h22m | Tue |
| SkyWest SKW5483 | 6:43p | 1h9m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA3501 | 6:45p | 1h9m | Sat |
| United UAL1127 | 7:00p | 1h19m | Mon, Thu |
| United UAL1127 | 7:07p | 1h40m | Wed |
| United UAL1884 | 7:12p | 1h13m | Sun |
| United UAL1127 | 7:30p | 1h29m | Sun |
| American ENY3679 | 7:59p | 1h12m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| American ENY3679 | 8:14p | 1h6m | Wed |
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Nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (ORD)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has 106 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 October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 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.