ChicagotoWashingtonFlight Time
MDW–DCA · Nonstop
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 49m, covering 599 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 05:40 to 20:55 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 | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Washington
Southwest Airlines operates 6-7/day flights from MDW to DCA.
- First departure
- 05:40
- Last departure
- 20:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 21
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 05:4005:55 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to MDW flights — 5-6/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MDW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 44 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 Chicago to Washington?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 49m, based on the 599-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Washington?
Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA) is about 599 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Washington?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Washington?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Washington?
The MDW–DCA route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights from ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights from MKE
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC