Direct flights from Chicago Midway to Washington
41 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MDW to DCA.
Flight time: about 1h27m 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 SWA3100 | 5:52a | 1h31m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3100 | 5:57a | 1h28m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2608 | 6:07a | 1h28m | Wed, Sat |
| Southwest SWA3100 | 6:17a | 1h19m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2608 | 6:29a | 1h20m | Tue, Sun |
| Southwest SWA3863 | 8:14a | 1h29m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1295 | 8:34a | 1h21m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1295 | 8:43a | 1h22m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1295 | 8:48a | 1h21m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1295 | 9:11a | 1h22m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1295 | 9:33a | 1h33m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA120 | 11:21a | 1h34m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1223 | 11:23a | 1h22m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA120 | 11:49a | 1h18m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA745 | 11:58a | 1h20m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA820 | 12:14p | 1h20m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA820 | 12:20p | 1h26m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3946 | 1:21p | 1h22m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2596 | 1:24p | 1h33m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2596 | 2:17p | 1h17m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2596 | 2:41p | 1h38m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2596 | 3:13p | 1h32m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA336 | 5:00p | 1h28m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2608 | 5:03p | 1h30m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2608 | 5:09p | 1h30m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2608 | 5:29p | 1h21m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1415 | 5:59p | 1h28m | Sat–Sun |
| Southwest SWA4931 | 8:24p | 1h30m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4931 | 8:38p | 1h42m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4931 | 8:55p | 1h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1223 | 9:40p | 1h27m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1223 | 9:48p | 1h27m | Fri |
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Nonstop from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Washington (DCA)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has 41 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 September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 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 1h27m 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 1h27m.