IAD → MDWWashington to Chicago

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Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Chicago (MDW): 2 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 55% of the last 11 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 12 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 11 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 927 km, an estimated 1 hour 41 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Chicago. Updated 24 September 2026 at 20:38 UTC.

IAD Washington busy · +18
MDW Chicago smooth · +9
927 km · ~1h 41m est.
dep bank 15:00–20:452x weekly
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 2x weekly · nonstop
55% on time

of the last 11 operated IAD → MDW flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +12 min. 0 of 11 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+12 minacross the last 11 operated legs
Flight time~1h 41mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures2x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 11

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Delta Air LinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Delta Air LinesDL

Flights DL8962 15:00 We

Southwest AirlinesWN

Flights WN8226 20:45 We

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-24LXJ269dep +30 → arr+21
09-231I712arrived+20
09-23WN8226dep −1 → arr+43
09-22XFL115departed+77
09-211I963dep +26 → arr+12
09-201I401dep +16 → arr+3
09-181I539dep +7 → arr−5
09-181I545departed+0
09-18LXJ360dep +8 → arr−3
09-17CRE68departed+0
09-17TWY202arrived+134

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
IADWashington +18 min busy ⛅ mostly cloudy · NNE 10 kt Full IAD delay board →
MDWChicago +9 min smooth 🌤 overcast · E 8 kt Full MDW delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at MDW: 39% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +11 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Chicago route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to MDW flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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IAD to MDW questions

Is IAD–MDW running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 80/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on IAD–MDW?

Operators schedule evening departures around 20:45 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MDW delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from IAD to MDW?

Great-circle distance is 927 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 95–109 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does IAD–MDW fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 2 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.