Direct flights from Washington Reagan National to Chicago
41 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from DCA to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h39m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Washington Reagan National local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1409 | 6:12a | 1h31m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1409 | 6:22a | 1h42m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1409 | 6:29a | 1h27m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1409 | 7:42a | 1h31m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1409 | 7:46a | 1h33m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1409 | 7:59a | 1h31m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2276 | 8:13a | 1h32m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA814 | 9:41a | 1h32m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2252 | 9:46a | 1h36m | Tue, Sun |
| Southwest SWA814 | 9:48a | 1h36m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1504 | 9:52a | 1h41m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2252 | 10:17a | 1h41m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2252 | 10:50a | 1h42m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4129 | 12:16p | 1h40m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4129 | 12:32p | 1h40m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1410 | 1:18p | 1h35m | Sat–Sun |
| Southwest SWA1523 | 1:32p | 1h26m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2938 | 1:32p | 1h27m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1523 | 2:13p | 1h44m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1411 | 4:04p | 1h42m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2252 | 4:07p | 1h38m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2252 | 4:28p | 1h40m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1411 | 4:42p | 1h35m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2252 | 5:18p | 1h31m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1411 | 5:33p | 1h43m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA124 | 6:39p | 1h27m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1413 | 6:51p | 1h39m | Tue, Sat, Sun |
| Southwest SWA1413 | 6:58p | 1h35m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1413 | 7:18p | 1h42m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1413 | 7:35p | 1h40m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1413 | 8:24p | 1h42m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2679 | 9:10p | 1h41m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3196 | 9:26p | 1h41m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3196 | 9:49p | 1h39m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2679 | 10:49p | 1h38m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3196 | 11:54p | 1h40m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Washington Reagan National (DCA) to Chicago (MDW)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has 41 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DCA and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Washington Reagan National to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Washington Reagan National (DCA) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h39m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Reagan National to Chicago?
Driving from Washington Reagan National to Chicago takes about 10h 44m, covering roughly 699 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h39m.