Chicago (MDW) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville International Airport, with about 36 flights a week in July 2026. The 395-mile flight takes about 1h 22m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 395 mi · 636 km
- Flight time
- 1h 22m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 70%
Airlines flying MDW to BNA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 36 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 213,077 | 1h 22m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MDW to BNA flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:55am and the last at 8:45pm. 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 508Southwest Airlines | 5:55am | 7:20am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 1409Southwest Airlines | 7:40am | 9:10am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 120Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 9:40am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 442Southwest Airlines | 8:50am | 10:25am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2675Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 12:25pm | 16 | 63% |
| WN 1585Southwest Airlines | 11:40am | 1:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 240Southwest Airlines | 12:35pm | 2:00pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1035Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 3:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2676Southwest Airlines | 3:20pm | 4:45pm | 24 | 88% |
| WN 4859Southwest Airlines | 5:20pm | 6:50pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 2677Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 7:00pm | 24 | 29% |
| WN 1794Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 7:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 280Southwest Airlines | 8:35pm | 10:00pm | 12 | 67% |
| WN 4360Southwest Airlines | 8:45pm | 10:10pm | 12 | 50% |
Is MDW to BNA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,873 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (96%), those around 5pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,873 | 79% | 14 min | 1.4% |
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 | 138 | 96% | |
| 6am to 7am | 92 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 155 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 160 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 98 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 158 | 71% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 86 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 105 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 127 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 119 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 104 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 155 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 47 | 80% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 111 | 71% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 155 | 61% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 167 | 21,771 | |
| September 2025 | 161 | 21,024 | |
| October 2025 | 169 | 21,384 | |
| November 2025 | 157 | 16,694 | |
| December 2025 | 152 | 16,680 | |
| January 2026 | 125 | 10,759 | |
| February 2026 | 121 | 11,760 | |
| March 2026 | 160 | 17,732 | |
| April 2026 | 163 | 16,757 | |
| May 2026 | 173 | 19,218 | |
| June 2026 | 152 | 19,244 | |
| July 2026 | 161 | 20,411 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.