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| Jan 05 | DCA | MDW | 06:34 | 07:14 |
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| Jan 01 | DCA | MDW | 08:29 | 07:05 |
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| Dec 31 | DCA | MDW | 06:10 | 06:53 |
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| Dec 25 | DCA | MDW | 06:14 | 06:56 |
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| Dec 24 | DCA | MDW | 06:05 | 06:47 |
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| Dec 18 | DCA | MDW | 06:24 | 06:55 |
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| Dec 17 | DCA | MDW | 06:21 | 07:01 |
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| Dec 16 | DCA | MDW | 06:36 | 07:12 |
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| Dec 15 | DCA | MDW | 06:20 | 06:57 |
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| Dec 14 | DCA | MDW | 06:33 | 07:06 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN540 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 WN540 flight from Washington to Chicago?
The average flight time from Washington to Chicago is 1 hour and 38 minutes. The flight distance is 964 km / 599 miles and the average flight speed is 577 km/h / 359 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN540 Washington to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN540 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN540 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 07:14.
How else can the flight WN540 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA540, WN0540, WN 540, SWA 540.
How often is flight WN540 delayed?
On average, 30% of all WN540 flights are delayed. The average delay is 5 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN540 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN540 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 WN540 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Washington DCA: DL5860, AA3909, WN1349, WN2290
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN2435, WN2931, WN647, WN3060
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