Washington to Chicago (DCA–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Contour Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 599 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 83 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h55-2h10 | – | – | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Washington
| Metric | DCA→MDW | IAD→MDW | BWI→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 18 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 1 | 88 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 24m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to MDW
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Contour Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to MDW is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 599 miles (964 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Salisbury (SBY).