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Direct flights from Washington to Chicago

Airlines Schedules

DCA - MDW route map All flights from DCA to MDW non-stop. There are direct flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), District of Columbia, USA to Chicago Midway International (MDW), Illinois, USA with Southwest Airlines. 41 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:00 to 21:35 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 602 miles (969 km). Flight time ranges from 1 hour and 55 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes.

DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
USAWashington , USA
MDW
Chicago Midway
USAChicago , USA
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
USAWashington , USA
Chicago Midway
USAChicago , USA
MDW
Flight time 1h 55min to 2h 20min
Updated Jun 8, 2026
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Departure times vary between 06:00 and 21:35 • From Terminal 1
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Flight schedule from Washington to Chicago with Southwest Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Southwest Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-08

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Washington to Chicago scheduled departures

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Sunday
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Jul 05
5 flights(5)
Monday
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Jul 06
6 flights(6)
Tuesday
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Jul 07
6 flights(6)
Wednesday
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Jul 08
6 flights(6)
Thursday
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Jul 09
6 flights(6)
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Jul 10
6 flights(6)
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5 flights(5)
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12:00
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15:10
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21:35
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07:30
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09:25
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12:00
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15:35
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19:05
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21:00
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06:00
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WN1442
09:30
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12:00
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16:25
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18:55
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21:30
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06:00
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09:30
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16:25
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18:55
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21:30
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09:25
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12:00
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15:35
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19:05
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21:00
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07:30
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09:25
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12:00
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15:35
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN4479
19:05
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DCA-MDW flight route
Route map from Washington, DCA to Chicago, MDW. The distance is 602 miles or 969 km.
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DCA - MDW route facts

  • Distance
    602 miles (969 km)
  • Flight time
    1 hour and 55 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes
  • Airline
    Southwest Southwest
  • Airline alliances
    Low-cost carrier
  • Cabins
    Economy
  • Departure terminals
    Terminal 1
  • Aircraft
    Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger, Boeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) and Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2

Route FAQ

Southwest Airlines operates non-stop flights from DCA to MDW with 41 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from DCA to MDW ranges from 1 hour and 55 minutes to 2 hours and 20 minutes. The route covers 602 miles (969 km).

41 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:00 to 21:35 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminal: Terminal 1.

Economy are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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