Chicago to Nashville flights
Nashville lies 636 km (395 mi) south of Chicago, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 689,447 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | BNA, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 37201–37250 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Nashville
Nashville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nashville International Airport (BNA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,030-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville International Airport | BNA | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,030 ft | 599 ft |
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Staying in Nashville
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 823 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (345), and 16 are five-star. Across 284 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 256,127 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nashville from Chicago?
636 km (395 mi) in a straight line, south of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Nashville by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Nashville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chicago to Nashville flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Where can I stay in Nashville?
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.