WN 1542 Washington to Chicago Flight Status

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1542 from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA to Chicago Midway International Airport MDW is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on October 1st, 2025.
Check the table below for WN1542's most recent flight history:

WN 1542 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Oct 01 09:31 09:57
Landed
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Sep 30 09:18 09:47
Landed
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Sep 29 09:49 10:16
Landed
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Sep 28 09:39 10:06
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Sep 27 08:42 09:08
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Southwest Airlines WN 1542 Washington to Chicago Flight Information

Southwest Airlines Flight WN1542 connects Washington, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA and landing at Chicago Midway International Airport MDW.

How long is the WN1542 flight from Washington to Chicago?

The average flight time from Washington to Chicago is 1 hour and 29 minutes. The flight distance is 964 km / 599 miles and the average flight speed is 650 km/h / 404 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN1542 Washington to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN1542 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest WN1542 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 09:57.

How else can the flight WN1542 be referenced as?

This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA1542, WN 1542, SWA 1542.

How often is flight WN1542 delayed?

On average, 10% of all WN1542 flights are delayed. The average delay is 11 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN1542 flight or baggage issues?

If your WN1542 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our WN1542 Flight Tracker above for more details.

WN1542 and Washington DCA to Chicago MDW Flights

Other flights departing from Washington DCA: AA4655, WN4453, AA2134, AA5256

Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN3460, WN1808, WN2240, WN1558

All flights connecting Washington DCA to Chicago MDW.

WN1542 Southwest Airlines Flight: Washington to Chicago Route Map

WN1542 Southwest Airlines Flight Map: Washington to Chicago
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