Nashville (BNA) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Nashville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, with about 40 flights a week in July 2026. The 395-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 395 mi · 636 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying BNA to MDW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 40 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 217,792 | 1h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BNA to MDW flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:40am and the last at 8:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 597Southwest Airlines | 5:40am | 7:10am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 572Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 7:35am | 10 | 100% |
| WN 540Southwest Airlines | 7:10am | 8:45am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4895Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 10:50am | 7 | n/a |
| WN 573Southwest Airlines | 9:25am | 11:00am | 26 | 89% |
| WN 311Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 577Southwest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:10pm | 14 | 77% |
| WN 575Southwest Airlines | 3:25pm | 4:55pm | 29 | 51% |
| WN 576Southwest Airlines | 6:40pm | 8:10pm | 24 | 21% |
| WN 4549Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 10:20pm | 28 | 54% |
Is BNA to MDW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,898 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (95%), those around 7pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (57%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,898 | 74% | 14 min | 1.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 220 | 95% | |
| 6am to 7am | 54 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 118 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 82 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 49 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 90 | 72% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 112 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 57 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 127 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 63 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 153 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 138 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 65 | 55% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 107 | 58% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 102 | 48% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 190 | 66% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 110 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 61 | 50% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 165 | 21,338 | |
| September 2025 | 159 | 20,135 | |
| October 2025 | 171 | 21,277 | |
| November 2025 | 155 | 17,601 | |
| December 2025 | 151 | 15,977 | |
| January 2026 | 125 | 10,912 | |
| February 2026 | 125 | 11,074 | |
| March 2026 | 175 | 18,979 | |
| April 2026 | 166 | 19,070 | |
| May 2026 | 170 | 20,753 | |
| June 2026 | 155 | 19,771 | |
| July 2026 | 177 | 20,905 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.