Cheap flights Chicago (MDW) to Washington (DCA)
Chicago to Washington is a 700-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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Search MDW → DCANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | MDW → DCA | $204 | $87 | $290 |
| Cheapest combo | MDW → DCA | $204 | $87 | $290 |
Departure airports near Chicago
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDW — Chicago | 10.2 mi / 15m | $68 | $204 | $271 |
| ORD — Chicago | 18.4 mi / 24m | $86 | $207 | $293 |
| SBN — South Bend | 80.8 mi / 1h 17m | $92 | $212 | $305 |
Arrival airports near Washington
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from MDW | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $19 | $204 | $223 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $67 | $208 | $275 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $78 | $207 | $286 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 700 miles, 11h 37m, and an estimated $123 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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