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Direct flights from Chicago to Washington

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MDW - DCA route map All flights from MDW to DCA non-stop. There are direct flights from Chicago Midway International (MDW), Illinois, USA to Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), District of Columbia, USA with Southwest Airlines. 40 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 05:20 to 21:05 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 602 miles (969 km). Flight time ranges from 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours.

MDW
Chicago Midway
USAChicago , USA
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
USAWashington , USA
MDW
Chicago Midway
USAChicago , USA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
USAWashington , USA
DCA
Flight time 1h 45min to 2h 0min
Updated Nov 9, 2026
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Departure times vary between 05:20 and 21:05
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Flight schedule from Chicago to Washington 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 2026-11-09

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Chicago to Washington scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between MDW and DCA.

Saturday
Sat
Dec 05
4 flights(4)
Sunday
Sun
Dec 06
6 flights(6)
Monday
Mon
Dec 07
6 flights(6)
Tuesday
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Dec 08
6 flights(6)
Wednesday
Wed
Dec 09
6 flights(6)
Thursday
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Dec 10
6 flights(6)
Friday
Fri
Dec 11
6 flights(6)
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11:05
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13:05
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WN1488
15:30
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07:20
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WN259
11:00
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WN2112
12:25
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WN1488
14:10
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WN1499
17:10
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WN3369
21:05
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WN3516
07:25
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WN259
09:15
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WN2112
12:05
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WN1488
13:30
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16:15
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WN3369
20:35
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WN1419
07:25
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WN259
09:15
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN2112
12:05
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN1488
13:30
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WN3593
16:15
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN3369
20:35
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN1419
07:25
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WN259
09:15
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN2112
12:05
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WN1488
13:30
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
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16:15
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN3369
20:35
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN1419
07:25
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN259
09:15
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN2112
12:05
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN1488
13:30
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN3593
16:15
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN3369
20:35
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN1419
07:20
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN259
11:00
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
WN2112
12:25
Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines
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14:10
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17:10
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MDW-DCA flight route
Route map from Chicago, MDW to Washington, DCA. The distance is 602 miles or 969 km.
Chicago - Washington direct flight map
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MDW - DCA route facts

  • Distance
    602 miles (969 km)
  • Flight time
    1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours
  • Airline
    Southwest Southwest
  • Airline alliances
    Low-cost carrier
  • Cabins
    Economy
  • Arrival 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 MDW to DCA with 40 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026).

Scheduled flight time from MDW to DCA ranges from 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. The route covers 602 miles (969 km).

40 weekly departures (Nov 16 – Nov 22, 2026) are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 05:20 to 21:05 depending on the schedule period.

Arrival terminal: Terminal 1.

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