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DCA–MDW · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 49m, covering 599 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 06:00 to 21:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 49m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 599 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 5-6/day flights from DCA to MDW. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at DCA.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:35
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 22
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 5-6/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 06:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to DCA flights — 6-7/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DCA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 40 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 49m, based on the 599-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from Chicago?
Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW) is about 599 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Chicago?
The DCA–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE