3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Nashville.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | BNA Nashville International Airport |
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | BNA Nashville International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | MDW Midway International Airport | BNA Nashville International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | WeGo Route 18 to downtown; express trips take about 20 minutes, local trips 35 to 45 minutes | about 20m | $2 each way |
| rideshare | Taxis and rideshare from the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2 | – | – |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Nashville is the same time as Chicago. Nashville uses the US dollar (USD).
Read the Nashville guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Nashville International Airport (BNA).
About 398 miles (640 km), measured between the city centres.
Nashville is the same time as Chicago.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
WeGo Route 18 to downtown; express trips take about 20 minutes, local trips 35 to 45 minutes, about 20 minutes, $2 each way.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.