Direct flights from Chicago Midway to Washington
38 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MDW to DCA.
Flight time: about 1h24m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Chicago Midway local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4976 | 5:50a | 1h33m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4976 | 6:02a | 1h23m | Thu, Sat |
| Southwest SWA4976 | 6:26a | 1h19m | Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA4976 | 6:36a | 1h38m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2038 | 8:38a | 1h20m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA9002 | 8:38a | 1h23m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2569 | 8:39a | 1h34m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1582 | 8:57a | 1h19m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2038 | 9:24a | 1h17m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4141 | 11:23a | 1h22m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1294 | 11:27a | 1h19m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1294 | 11:40a | 1h33m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA2373 | 11:48a | 1h18m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1294 | 11:56a | 1h33m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2569 | 11:59a | 1h23m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2761 | 12:52p | 1h28m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2761 | 12:55p | 1h21m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2761 | 1:17p | 1h24m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4141 | 1:25p | 1h29m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA979 | 2:36p | 1h30m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA324 | 2:39p | 1h19m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1157 | 5:31p | 1h24m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1157 | 5:39p | 1h28m | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| Southwest SWA1157 | 6:37p | 1h24m | Tue, Sat |
| Southwest SWA1172 | 8:22p | 1h38m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1172 | 8:31p | 1h23m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA4496 | 9:21p | 1h35m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1172 | 9:57p | 1h24m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4496 | 10:52p | 1h21m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4496 | 10:56p | 1h17m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Washington (DCA)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 38 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MDW and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated August 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated August 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago Midway to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Washington (DCA) takes about 1h24m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Midway to Washington?
Driving from Chicago Midway to Washington takes about 10h 44m, covering roughly 699 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h24m.