Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 610 miles (982 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 67 ways to fly it with one stop, through South Bend, Pittsburgh and Akron and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to DCA with one stop
67 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via South Bend (SBN)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Lansing (LAN)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CRW)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines the whole way
ORD to DCA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Chicago from Washington by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Washington (DCA) are 610 miles (982 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to DCA award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ORD 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 ORD to DCA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Washington?
The most direct connections are through South Bend (SBN), Pittsburgh (PIT), Akron (CAK), Columbus (CMH) and Cleveland (CLE). On 63 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through South Bend.
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.