Route Blueprint: ORD → BNA • USA Domestic

Flights from Chicago to Nashville

Tennessee Flag Departing O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Tennessee

ORD → BNA

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Review realistic connection itineraries, layovers, and travel durations from O'Hare International Airport into Nashville (~9h 12m, 4,139 air miles). Music City, the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, historic honky-tonks on Broadway, and hot chicken.

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ORD → BNA

Nashville, Tennessee Destination Airport: BNA

Direct Corridor

Travel Route: ORD → BNA

Total Journey Estimate ~9h 12m (4,139 air miles)

Nonstop Flight Option

~9h 12m

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Nashville (BNA)

Direct air travel with no intermediate plane change.

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Destination Highlights & Overview

Planning Your Stay in Nashville

Planning a trip to Nashville, Tennessee? Renowned for Music City, the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, historic honky-tonks on Broadway, and hot chicken, Nashville welcomes visitors with vibrant local character, memorable sights, and distinctive cultural charm.

Flights arrive primarily via Nashville International Airport (BNA), situated roughly 8 miles to Broadway & Music City Center (15–20 mins), with convenient local transit connecting directly into the heart of the city.

Fascinating Fact about Nashville

Centennial Park in Nashville features the world's only exact full-scale replica of the ancient Parthenon in Athens, Greece, complete with a 42-foot statue of Athena.

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Departing O'Hare International Airport

Chicagoland & Midwest Corridor

Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is one of the world’s best-connected global aviation hubs, serving hundreds of nonstops to Europe and Asia.

Terminal Recommendation: International departures generally operate out of Terminal 5 or Terminals 1/3; allow 2.5 hours prior to boarding.

Arriving in Nashville (BNA)

Tennessee

Explore flight routes, airport information, and travel options for Nashville, Tennessee (BNA). Call our travel desk to speak with a representative about available flights.

Currency & Climate: Local Currency • Four pleasant seasons with warm summer honky-tonk nights and crisp autumn music festivals.