Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago BNA → MDW

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 19m and covers 395 miles (636 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $235. Arrivals run on time 74.4% at BNA and 72.8% at MDW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 1 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 1 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$235
Typical
$235
Most expensive
$235

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 44 flights per week (~6 per day) · Updated 31d ago

Southwest Airlines
44 flights per week (~6 per day)
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
05:05 → 06:40
Sun
05:20 → 06:55 13:10 → 14:45 16:20 → 18:00 18:00 → 19:30 20:15 → 21:45
Sun, Tue, Wed
09:20 → 11:00
Sat
10:35 → 12:10 12:50 → 15:05 19:10 → 20:40
Mon
10:40 → 13:30 12:15 → 12:50
Mon, Thu, Fri
10:45 → 12:20
Tue, Wed, Sat
12:55 → 14:30
Tue, Wed
14:15 → 15:50
Weekdays
16:15 → 17:50 20:25 → 22:00
Daily
22:35 → 00:10

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Nashville to Chicago?

Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW).

Which airlines fly direct from Nashville to Chicago?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Nashville to Chicago.

How long is the flight from Nashville to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from Nashville to Chicago takes ~1h 19m (approximately 636 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Nashville to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from Nashville to Chicago operate multiple daily — 44 flights per week (~6 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Nashville to Chicago?

Arrivals run on time 74.4% at BNA and 72.8% at MDW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from Nashville to Chicago?

Direct flights from Nashville to Chicago operate every day of the week.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nashville to Chicago?

Round-trip flights from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW) start at $235, with a typical fare around $235. Based on 1 recent fare combinations.

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