ChicagotoWashingtonFlight Time
ORD–DCA · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 51m, covering 611 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 20-21/day departures, from 00:30 to 20:56 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 51m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 611 mi | Nonstop | 20-21/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Washington
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 20-21/day flights from ORD to DCA. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 20:56
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 31
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12-13/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 1 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to ORD flights — 19-20/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 143 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 (ORD) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 51m, based on the 611-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Washington?
Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA) is about 611 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Washington?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA), with 20-21/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Washington?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Washington?
The ORD–DCA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights 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