Chicago to Washington (ORD–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Washington
2 carriers, 418 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
418 Flights/wk
611 mi
1h 46m nonstop
+1h ahead
118 1-stop hubs
ORD–DCA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 611 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 118 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–DCA service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 128 | 319, 320, 737, 738, 73G, 7M8, A21N, E75L, E7W | 1h54-2h15 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, CX, RJ | 116 | 319, 320, 738, B38M, CR7, E70, E75, E75L | 1h46-2h16 | Oneworld | AS, BA, CX, RJ |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to DCA direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to DCA.
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Longest
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Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Washington from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
| Metric | ORD→DCA | MDW→DCA | MKE→DCA |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 418 | 43 | 33 |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 30m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Washington flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Washington flights · Madison (MSN) to Washington flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Washington is 1 hour
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ORD: CDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
ORD: CDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Washington.
Distance & Flight Time
611 mi / 983 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m to 2h 16m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Getting from DCA
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Washington Climate
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
Facts
ORD–DCA Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Washington route.
Route details
Distance611 mi / 983 km
Flight time1h 46m to 2h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights418 out / 470 return
1-stop connections118 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to DCA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport take approximately 1h 46m to 2h 16m. The route covers 611 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 6 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 418 nonstop flights per week from ORD to DCA. The return direction has about 470 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, TEB, BWI, IAD, MDT, MGM, ATW, EVV, LSE, ORL, ISM, RST, AGS, IAB, RIC, HOU, HHH, YHZ, MYR, SJD, PSP, BFI, SJC, ECP, SJU, CAK, CRW, ATL, HRB, JFK, LEX, IND, CWA, BUF, ROC, MDW, BTV, LGA, BOS, CLE, MEM, SYR, GRR, YYZ, BDL, CHA, RDU, BNA, CLT, DTW, MHT, DAY, MKE, MSY, TYS, MSP, AVL, CID, RSW, GSP, XNA, CAE, HSV, CMH, ALB, EWR, PIT, PHL, BGR, MSN, CVG, MCI, PWM, STL, PVD, AUS, SDF, ORF, CHS, LIT, SAT, MCO, DSM, JAX, YUL, TUL, IAH, MIA, DFW, GSO, BHM, OMA, YOW, TPA, TVC, SAV, FLL, LAN, HPN, DEN, DAL, ICT, PHX, ILM, PDX, OKC, PNS, LAS, SEA, LAX, SAN, PBI, SRQ, SLC, SFO, EYW, VPS and NAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from DCA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
American Airlines operates from Terminal 3 at O'Hare. United departs ORD-DCA from Terminal 1. At Reagan National, American arrives at Terminal B/C (the main satellite terminal), while United uses Terminal B/C as well. Both terminals at DCA are connected airside after security. Allow 30 minutes minimum for connections at Reagan given the single concourse layout.
Yes. Reagan National operates under a perimeter rule that restricts nonstop service to airports within 1,250 miles. Chicago O'Hare at 721 miles is well within the perimeter. This is why you can fly ORD-DCA nonstop but cannot fly ORD to LAX or SEA nonstop on a DCA itinerary. Flights to airports outside the perimeter must use Dulles or BWI.
The DC Metro Yellow and Blue lines stop at Reagan National Airport station, directly connected to the terminal. Trains run to Union Station in 14 minutes and L'Enfant Plaza in 8 minutes. Base fare is $2.25-$3.85 depending on time of day. Taxis and rideshare are slower during peak hours because of I-395 congestion. Metro is nearly always faster city-center to city-center.
ORD to DCA Route Overview
Chicago O'Hare to Washington Reagan National is a high-frequency business corridor served by American Airlines and United Airlines. Combined frequency runs 20-24 daily round trips. Flight time is 2 hours 5 minutes. Aircraft are predominantly Airbus A319s and Boeing 737-700s, sized for the business travel demand pattern: heavy Monday morning and Thursday-Friday afternoon, light on weekends. The route competes indirectly with United's ORD-IAD and ORD-BWI services for Washington-area traffic.
Connection and Operational Patterns
Reagan National's perimeter rule locks nonstop access to airports within 1,250 miles, insulating the ORD-DCA pair from competition by longer-haul carriers. O'Hare is a fortress hub for both American and United, so load factors run high; last-minute inventory is thin and fares spike. O'Hare's Terminal 1 (United) and Terminal 3 (American) are airside-connected post-security, useful for intra-airport connections. DCA's single runway and restricted airspace mean that ground stops from weather, security events, or NOTAM restrictions cascade quickly into multi-hour delays. ASOS hold times at DCA during peak demand periods are among the highest at any US airport per movement.