Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 395 miles (636 km) apart. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BNA to MDW
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
BNA to MDW with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Southwest Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Memphis (MEM)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Birmingham (BHM)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Des Moines (DSM)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
BNA to MDW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BNA to MDW?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW).
How far is Nashville from Chicago by plane?
Nashville (BNA) and Chicago (MDW) are 395 miles (636 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does BNA to MDW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BNA to MDW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Nashville and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Indianapolis (IND), Louisville (SDF), Cincinnati (CVG), Saint Louis (STL) and Milwaukee (MKE). On 34 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Indianapolis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.