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| Oct 01 | DCA | MDW | 20:46 | 21:11 |
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| Sep 30 | DCA | MDW | 20:53 | 21:25 |
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| Sep 29 | DCA | MDW | 19:03 | 19:32 |
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| Sep 28 | DCA | MDW | 20:04 | 20:32 |
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| Sep 26 | DCA | MDW | 19:25 | 19:52 |
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| Sep 25 | DCA | MDW | 19:22 | 19:53 |
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| Sep 24 | DCA | MDW | 21:15 | 21:55 |
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| Sep 23 | DCA | MDW | 20:43 | 21:17 |
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| Sep 22 | DCA | MDW | 19:10 | 19:38 |
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| Sep 21 | DCA | MDW | 20:16 | 21:04 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN542 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 WN542 flight from Washington to Chicago?
The average flight time from Washington to Chicago is 1 hour and 32 minutes. The flight distance is 964 km / 599 miles and the average flight speed is 631 km/h / 392 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN542 Washington to Chicago?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN542 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN542 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 21:11.
How else can the flight WN542 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA542, WN0542, WN 542, SWA 542.
How often is flight WN542 delayed?
On average, 20% of all WN542 flights are delayed. The average delay is 17 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN542 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN542 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 WN542 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Washington DCA: AA5162, AA3877, AA5614, WN2773
Other flights arriving at Chicago MDW: WN690, WN3219, WN748, WN2461
All flights connecting Washington DCA to Chicago MDW.
