Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 611 | 978 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 611 | 978 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 611 | 917 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 611 | 917 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 611 | 1,222 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 611 | 917 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
Flights between Washington and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The DCA to ORD route connects Washington, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 611 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NW bearing of 294° from Washington. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.
🛬 About ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.