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7:50 pm - 1:02 pm
ORD
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DCA
16h 12m1 stop
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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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7:50 pm - 1:02 pm
ORD
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DCA
16h 12m1 stop
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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
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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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7:45 am - 4:19 pm
ORD
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DCA
7h 34m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 5:43 pm
DCA
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ORD
5h 43m1 stop
$168JetBlue
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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7:45 am - 4:19 pm
ORD
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DCA
7h 34m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:55 am - 5:43 pm
DCA
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ORD
6h 48m1 stop
$172JetBlue
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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2:30 pm - 1:02 pm
ORD
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DCA
21h 32m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 10:57 am
DCA
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ORD
21h 57m1 stop
$174Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
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7:45 am - 4:19 pm
ORD
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DCA
7h 34m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:00 pm - 5:43 pm
DCA
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ORD
5h 43m1 stop
$175JetBlue
Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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12:15 pm - 3:00 pm
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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
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DCA
1h 45mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:05 pm
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2h 10mnonstop
$231Southwest
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
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6:45 am - 12:40 pm
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4h 55m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:07 pm
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5h 07m1 stop
$243Delta
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 17

Frontier flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 15
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 32m
1 stop
DCA1:02 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 22
DCA2:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
21h 57m
1 stop
ORD10:57 amChicago O'Hare Intl

JetBlue flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Our best JetBlue deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight tickets
JetBlue
Feb 5
ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
DCA4:19 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Feb 9
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 44m
1 stop
ORD5:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
JetBlue
Jan 8
ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
DCA4:19 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 12
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 43m
1 stop
ORD5:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
JetBlue
Jan 8
ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 34m
1 stop
DCA4:19 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 12
DCA11:55 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 48m
1 stop
ORD5:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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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.

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 - 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 - 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

11:55 am-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$172

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

2:30 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop21h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

2:00 pm-10:57 am

1 stop21h 57m

$174

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

$175

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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Chicago, with most prices found around $263. If you aren’t able to travel to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport during the month of June, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $263.

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The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $281. Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $370. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport at noon for as low as $298. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around $328.

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$174

Fastest flight time

1h 45m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $174. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $309.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 1h 45m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport every day.
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    The distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is about 594.5 mi. 1h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $85Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,081 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,896 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $166Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,054 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $191Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,249 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,091 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

    Southwest flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport start from $191 round-trip. Over the 14 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $295 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

    Across 9,092 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport about 52 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $195 to $316. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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