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Frontier Logo
7:50 pm - 1:02 pm
ORD
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DCA
16h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 6:31 pm
DCA
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ORD
29h 31m1 stop
$158Frontier
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21
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8:19 pm - 1:03 pm
MDW
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IAD
15h 44m1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:08 pm - 7:27 am
IAD
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MDW
10h 19m1 stop
$160Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 16
Frontier Logo
7:50 pm - 1:02 pm
ORD
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DCA
16h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 9:24 pm
DCA
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ORD
28h 24m1 stop
$161Frontier
Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 17
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7:45 am - 4:19 pm
ORD
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DCA
7h 34m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 5:44 pm
DCA
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ORD
5h 44m1 stop
$166JetBlue
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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4:41 pm - 11:07 am
ORD
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IAD
17h 26m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:08 pm - 11:22 am
IAD
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ORD
14h 14m2 stops
$167Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
JetBlue Logo
7:45 am - 4:19 pm
ORD
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DCA
7h 34m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 5:43 pm
DCA
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ORD
5h 43m1 stop
$168JetBlue
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 11:28 am
ORD
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IAD
13h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:08 pm
IAD
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ORD
7h 08m1 stop
$171Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 14
Southwest Logo
12:15 pm - 3:00 pm
MDW
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DCA
1h 45mnonstop
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11:15 am - 12:25 pm
DCA
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$227Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
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8:35 pm - 11:20 pm
MDW
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DCA
1h 45mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:05 pm
DCA
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MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$231Southwest
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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6:45 am - 12:40 pm
MDW
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DCA
4h 55m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:07 pm
DCA
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MDW
5h 07m1 stop
$243Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 17

Frontier flights from Chicago to District of Columbia

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to District of Columbia flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 12
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 12m
1 stop
DCA1:02 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 21
DCA2:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
29h 31m
1 stop
ORD6:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Jan 12
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 12m
1 stop
DCA1:02 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 17
DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
28h 24m
1 stop
ORD9:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Jan 22
MDW6:20 amChicago Midway
9h 08m
1 stop
IAD4:28 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 26
IAD5:33 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 46m
1 stop
MDW10:19 pmChicago Midway

Delta flights from Chicago to District of Columbia

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to District of Columbia flight tickets
Delta
Jan 17
MDW11:21 amChicago Midway
7h 03m
1 stop
IAD7:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 18
IAD12:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 05m
1 stop
MDW5:34 pmChicago Midway
Delta
Dec 25
ORD6:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 48m
1 stop
DCA10:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 1
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 01m
1 stop
ORD9:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Jan 14
MDW1:28 pmChicago Midway
4h 14m
1 stop
DCA6:42 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 20
DCA9:54 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
3h 57m
1 stop
MDW12:51 pmChicago Midway

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Price

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

7:50 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

2:00 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop29h 31m

$158

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

8:19 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop15h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/16

10:08 pm-7:27 am

1 stop10h 19m

$160

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

7:50 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop28h 24m

$161

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/9

1:00 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$166

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

4:41 pm-11:07 am

1 stop17h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

10:08 pm-11:22 am

2 stops14h 14m

$167

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

7:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

1:00 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$168

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

8:43 pm-11:28 am

2 stops13h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$171

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

12:15 pm-3:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

11:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$227

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

8:35 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$231

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

6:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$243

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $164. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in August, then you should wait until September to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $183.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $344. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $537.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

Flying to District of Columbia from Chicago in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $333 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights to District of Columbia are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $754. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Chicago to District of Columbia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $311 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from Chicago for as low as $254 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to District of Columbia flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to District of Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to District of Columbia flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to District of Columbia.

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Best Price Found

$174

Fastest flight time

1h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in District of Columbia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $174. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $309.
The fastest flight from Chicago to District of Columbia takes 1h 45m
Direct flights go from Chicago to District of Columbia every day.
There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From Chicago there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to District of Columbia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to District of Columbia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at District of Columbia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $45Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,190 reviews
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5.8
3,081 reviews
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7.4
9,093 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $149Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,055 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,897 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,250 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $166Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,009 reviews
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