Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between Chicago and New Orleans
Nashville, TN is the shortest trip for both of you: 1h9m from Chicago and 1h16m from New Orleans, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
Chicago and New Orleans are about 840 miles apart. Nashville is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From ORD | From MSY |
|---|---|---|
| BNA Nashville | 1h9m106/wk | 1h16m37/wk |
| CLT Charlotte | 1h28m95/wk | 1h29m32/wk |
| STL St. Louis | 49m104/wk | 1h29m19/wk |
| ATL Atlanta | 1h30m145/wk | 1h78/wk |
| MCI Kansas City | 1h6m99/wk | 1h37m8/wk |
| CHS Charleston | 1h44m42/wk | 1h34m7/wk |
| RDU Raleigh | 1h31m85/wk | 1h47m7/wk |
| DFW Dallas-Fort Worth | 2h160/wk | 1h18m57/wk |
| DTW Detroit | 49m120/wk | 2h13/wk |
| DCA Washington Reagan National | 1h29m171/wk | 2h4m33/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: Chicago to New Orleans is nonstop, 1h52m, 42 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.