WashingtontoChicagoFlight Time
DCA–ORD · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD) takes 1h 37m on average, covering about 611 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 1h 33m and the slowest 1h 39m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1h 37m | 611 mi | Nonstop | 1h 33m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Chicago
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 19-20/day flights from DCA to ORD. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at DCA.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 22:44
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 33
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11-12/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD) takes 1h 37m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 1h 33m and the slowest 1h 39m.
How far is Washington from Chicago?
Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD) is about 611 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD), with 19-20/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Chicago?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Chicago?
The DCA–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
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
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE