Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National to Chicago O'Hare International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
983km
611 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 58m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
28
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DCA to ORD
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Chicago?
About 1h 58m gate to gate for the 983 km (611 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to ORD?
American Airlines and United Airlines, with about 28 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).