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Cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. from $34

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. departing on 4/10. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$34

Fastest flight time

1h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $34. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $58.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 45m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chicago is September. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Washington, D.C.?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

In the morning. Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 0% more expensive in the morning than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Washington, D.C. from Chicago?

Spirit Airlines. American Airlines, Delta, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Chicago Midway - Baltimore/Washington. Fly from Chicago Midway to Baltimore/Washington for the best Chicago - Washington, D.C. flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

45 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is approximately 45 days to departure

How many flights depart from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

The number of flights available between Chicago and Washington, D.C. is 60 per day as of March 2024. The most frequent departure time is 12:00PM, with 51% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on average per week?

As of March 2024, there are 426 flights per week flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to Washington, D.C..

When traveling from Chicago to Washington, D.C., the most popular airport to fly into is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Chicago are departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You may be looking for an airport near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to depart from when traveling to Washington, D.C. and Chicago Midway Airport, located in Chicago is a great option. You may be looking for an airport near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to land at when traveling from Chicago and luckily, there are options! You can try Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport which is located in Washington, D.C. or Baltimore/Washington Airport which is located in Baltimore. The least expensive flight option from Chicago to Washington, D.C. will typically be MDW — BWI during the month of March with an average price of $77 RT.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)$153
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$97
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$119
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)$176
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$176
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$77
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. by changing tabs
Frontier
Apr 17
MDW12:28 pmChicago Midway
1h 48m
BWI3:16 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 24
BWI4:10 pmBaltimore/Washington
2h 03m
MDW5:13 pmChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Apr 17
ORD9:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 34m
1 stop
BWI10:59 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 24
BWI9:30 amBaltimore/Washington
8h 15m
1 stop
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 16
ORD7:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53m
BWI10:02 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 23
BWI7:56 amBaltimore/Washington
2h 18m
ORD9:14 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 17
ORD6:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 53m
1 stop
BWI8:38 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 22
BWI7:15 pmBaltimore/Washington
22h 36m
1 stop
ORD4:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Apr 17
MDW12:28 pmChicago Midway
1h 48m
BWI3:16 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 24
BWI4:10 pmBaltimore/Washington
2h 03m
MDW5:13 pmChicago Midway
United Airlines
Apr 26
ORD9:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 52m
IAD11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 29
IAD10:23 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 07m
ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Frontier and Southwest
Frontier
Apr 10
MDW12:28 pmChicago Midway
1h 48m
BWI3:16 pmBaltimore/Washington
Spirit Airlines
Apr 16
ORD9:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 40m
1 stop
BWI10:05 amBaltimore/Washington
Multiple Airlines
Apr 22
ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 54m
1 stop
BWI3:54 pmBaltimore/Washington

Search last-minute flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Spirit Airlines
Mar 26
ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 13m
2 stops
BWI1:13 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 3
BWI8:55 amBaltimore/Washington
8h 14m
1 stop
ORD4:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Mar 26
ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 43m
1 stop
BWI7:58 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 3
BWI8:19 amBaltimore/Washington
18h 21m
1 stop
ORD1:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Mar 26
MDW4:20 pmChicago Midway
5h 48m
1 stop
BWI11:08 pmBaltimore/Washington
Mar 27
BWI6:45 amBaltimore/Washington
18h 53m
2 stops
MDW12:38 amChicago Midway
JetBlue
Mar 27
ORD11:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 18m
1 stop
DCA5:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 3
DCA3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 27m
1 stop
ORD8:02 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Mar 23
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 51m
DCA11:16 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 21
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 16m
ORD7:16 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Apr 1
MDW5:48 pmChicago Midway
4h 28m
1 stop
IAD11:16 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 4
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 46m
1 stop
MDW8:46 amChicago Midway

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. with momondo
Airline
Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $74Free CancellationRating
6.4
8,875 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $75Free CancellationRating
6.3
4,333 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $143Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,602 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $155Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,921 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $177Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,312 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $206Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,551 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Washington, D.C.

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., operating 72 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for Chicago to Washington, D.C. starts from $143 round-trip, up to an average price of $318. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.

  • American Airlines Flights From Chicago to Washington, D.C.

    $177 is the best American Airlines flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average American Airlines ticket price found was closer to $294, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. American Airlines (7.3/10 from 15,312 user reviews) flies into Washington, D.C. from Chicago 55 times in an average week so prices can vary.


United Airlines flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 26
ORD9:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 52m
IAD11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 29
IAD10:23 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 07m
ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Apr 12
ORD9:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 52m
IAD11:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 17
IAD10:23 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 07m
ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Apr 10
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 58m
IAD11:43 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 13
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 36m
1 stop
ORD9:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Delta flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Apr 16
MDW6:00 amChicago Midway
4h 34m
1 stop
IAD11:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 23
IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 54m
1 stop
MDW4:24 pmChicago Midway
Delta
Apr 1
MDW5:48 pmChicago Midway
4h 28m
1 stop
IAD11:16 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 4
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 46m
1 stop
MDW8:46 amChicago Midway
Delta
Mar 25
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 44m
1 stop
DCA11:49 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 3
DCA6:29 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
3h 39m
1 stop
ORD9:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Choose the best way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Buses

19h 10m
$60 one-way$144 round-trip
Nonstop · from $144

Distance to downtown

ZWU1.7 mi

Trains

17h 25m
$105 one-way$189 round-trip
Nonstop · from $189

Distance to downtown

9LX1.0 mi
ZWU1.7 mi

Flights

1h 45m
$34 one-way$58 round-trip
Nonstop · from $581 stop · from $85

Distance to downtown

BWI8.5 mi

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Based on just travel duration our users have found a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. to be the fastest option to their destination at just 1h 45m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a train from Chicago to Washington, D.C. or a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    A flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a train from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $189, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $144. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

  • How far is Chicago to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    Chicago and Washington, D.C. are 593.1 mi apart from one another. 1h 45m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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