Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 598 miles (963 km) apart. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Pittsburgh and Cleveland and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MDW to DCA
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
MDW to DCA with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Buffalo (BUF)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Rochester (ROC)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Norfolk (ORF)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
MDW to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to DCA?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Chicago from Washington by plane?
Chicago (MDW) and Washington (DCA) are 598 miles (963 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MDW to DCA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDW to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Pittsburgh (PIT), Cleveland (CLE), Detroit (DTW) and Cincinnati (CVG). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Columbus.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.