Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville MDW → BNA
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA), several times daily. The flight takes about 1h 19m and covers 395 miles (636 km). Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 74.4% at BNA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Schedule data from 29 July 2026.
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Departure Schedule typical week
Typical weekly schedule · 40 flights per week (~6 per day) · Updated 32d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Nashville?
Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA).
Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Nashville?
Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago to Nashville.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Nashville?
The nonstop flight from Chicago to Nashville takes ~1h 19m (approximately 636 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Nashville?
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Nashville operate multiple daily — 40 flights per week (~6 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to Nashville?
Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 74.4% at BNA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to Nashville?
Direct flights from Chicago to Nashville operate every day of the week.
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