Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airline, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 137 flights a week in July 2026. The 612-mile flight takes about 2h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 612 mi · 985 km
- Flight time
- 2h 19m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying DCA to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 75 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 339,220 | 2h 19m |
| American Airlines | 44 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 241,462 | 2h 15m |
| Republic Airline | 12 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 59,027 | 2h 27m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Embraer E175 | 4,015 | 2h 27m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 9,532 | 2h 30m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to ORD flight schedule
33 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 19 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30am and the last at 10:16pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1793United Airlines | 6:30am | 7:44am | 31 | 91% |
| UA 2638United Airlines | 7:15am | 8:28am | 10 | 92% |
| AA 2304American Airlines | 7:35am | 9:00am | 31 | 82% |
| UA 441United Airlines | 7:46am | 9:00am | 18 | 86% |
| AA 4360American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:23am | 10:00am | 4 | 84% |
| UA 1061United Airlines | 8:30am | 9:45am | 28 | 91% |
| AA 2607American Airlines | 9:07am | 10:30am | 26 | 58% |
| UA 1076United Airlines | 9:30am | 10:47am | 21 | 70% |
| AA 523American Airlines | 10:13am | 11:33am | 4 | 75% |
| AA 1200American Airlines | 10:18am | 11:38am | 27 | 74% |
| UA 2201United Airlines | 10:30am | 11:48am | 10 | 91% |
| UA 2774United Airlines | 10:30am | 11:46am | 30 | 84% |
| AA 2023American Airlines | 11:35am | 12:54pm | 26 | 79% |
| AA 489American Airlines | 11:35am | 12:53pm | 4 | 81% |
| UA 1228United Airlines | 11:57am | 1:13pm | 17 | 69% |
| UA 374United Airlines | 11:57am | 1:15pm | 8 | 86% |
| UA 511United Airlines | 1:04pm | 2:21pm | 28 | 74% |
| AA 808American Airlines | 1:46pm | 3:10pm | 26 | 74% |
| AA 2398American Airlines | 1:59pm | 3:23pm | 4 | 58% |
| UA 1888United Airlines | 2:00pm | 3:16pm | 28 | 67% |
| UA 1325United Airlines | 3:30pm | 4:52pm | 28 | 61% |
| AA 1637American Airlines | 3:41pm | 5:14pm | 27 | 71% |
| AA 3254American Airlines | 3:57pm | 5:29pm | 4 | 72% |
| UA 654United Airlines | 5:10pm | 6:33pm | 29 | 49% |
| AA 1630American Airlines | 5:22pm | 6:54pm | 4 | 69% |
| AA 1189American Airlines | 5:23pm | 6:54pm | 27 | 56% |
| UA 2148United Airlines | 6:10pm | 7:33pm | 29 | 49% |
| UA 1193United Airlines | 7:10pm | 8:30pm | 31 | 56% |
| UA 5450United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:00pm | 9:35pm | 8 | 48% |
| UA 2218United Airlines | 8:10pm | 9:30pm | 18 | 57% |
| AA 2903American Airlines | 8:43pm | 10:11pm | 31 | 75% |
| AA 4419American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:10pm | 11:30pm | 4 | 75% |
| AA 4450American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:16pm | 11:37pm | 27 | 67% |
Is DCA to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 7,112 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4,113 | 74% | 23 min | 3.1% |
| American Airlines | 2,999 | 73% | 24 min | 4.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 728 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 480 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 406 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 390 | 77% | |
| 10am to 11am | 527 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 400 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 268 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 615 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 402 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 645 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 704 | 55% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 354 | 50% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 516 | 65% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 402 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 165 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 566 | 60,820 | |
| September 2025 | 577 | 55,205 | |
| October 2025 | 593 | 63,106 | |
| November 2025 | 534 | 47,588 | |
| December 2025 | 548 | 49,007 | |
| January 2026 | 538 | 34,941 | |
| February 2026 | 523 | 38,941 | |
| March 2026 | 551 | 52,551 | |
| April 2026 | 545 | 53,105 | |
| May 2026 | 600 | 62,162 | |
| June 2026 | 614 | 66,390 | |
| July 2026 | 606 | 69,652 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.