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Flight information for Chicago to Washington, D.C.
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Best Price Found

$34

Fastest flight time

1h 34m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

1 airport
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 $71.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 34m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Washington, D.C. every day.
There is 1 airport near Washington, D.C.: Baltimore/Washington (BWI)

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

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

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

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

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. 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 11% more expensive in the afternoon 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 O'Hare Intl - Baltimore/Washington. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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?

55 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is approximately 55 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 October 2023. The most frequent departure time is 5:00PM, with 43% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

As of October 2023, 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 3 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?

You could potentially save up to 59% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight.

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 ORD — BWI during the month of October with an average price of $74 RT.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)$159
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$74
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$160
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$85
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)$227
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$227
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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
Spirit Airlines
Oct 17
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 34m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 20
BWI9:25 pmBaltimore/Washington
12h 28m
1 stop
ORD8:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Oct 17
MDW7:29 amChicago Midway
6h 18m
1 stop
BWI2:47 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 21
BWI3:36 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 31m
1 stop
MDW11:07 pmChicago Midway
Multiple Airlines
Nov 28
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 21m
1 stop
BWI7:51 amBaltimore/Washington
Dec 9
BWI1:12 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 02m
1 stop
ORD8:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Nov 15
ORD8:33 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 11m
1 stop
BWI6:44 pmBaltimore/Washington
Nov 18
BWI9:10 pmBaltimore/Washington
12h 54m
1 stop
ORD9:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
JetBlue
Nov 30
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 07m
1 stop
DCA5:47 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 4
DCA1:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 38m
1 stop
ORD5:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 17
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 34m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 18
BWI9:25 pmBaltimore/Washington
12h 28m
1 stop
ORD8:53 amChicago 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 Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Oct 25
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 34m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Frontier
Oct 17
MDW7:29 amChicago Midway
6h 18m
1 stop
BWI2:47 pmBaltimore/Washington
Multiple Airlines
Oct 17
MDW5:15 amChicago Midway
11h 37m
1 stop
BWI5:52 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
Oct 11
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 34m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Nov 1
BWI6:25 amBaltimore/Washington
5h 53m
1 stop
ORD11:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Oct 10
MDW5:45 amChicago Midway
17h 50m
1 stop
BWI12:35 amBaltimore/Washington
Oct 11
BWI3:47 pmBaltimore/Washington
7h 59m
1 stop
MDW10:46 pmChicago Midway
Multiple Airlines
Oct 11
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 34m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 16
BWI6:54 pmBaltimore/Washington
15h 35m
1 stop
ORD9:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 11
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 34m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 16
BWI9:25 pmBaltimore/Washington
12h 28m
1 stop
ORD8:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Oct 10
MDW5:45 amChicago Midway
17h 50m
1 stop
BWI12:35 amBaltimore/Washington
Oct 11
BWI9:02 pmBaltimore/Washington
16h 24m
1 stop
MDW12:26 pmChicago Midway
Multiple Airlines
Oct 11
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 34m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 13
BWI8:51 amBaltimore/Washington
12h 16m
1 stop
ORD8:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $78Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,809 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $117Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,041 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,893 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,719 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 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 $139 round-trip, up to an average price of $310. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.2/10.

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

    $136 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 $312, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. American Airlines (7.1/10 from 2,893 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
Oct 31
ORD6:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 54m
IAD8:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 5
IAD10:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 10m
ORD11:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Oct 31
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 28m
1 stop
DCA11:28 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Nov 5
DCA8:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 15m
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Nov 27
ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 48m
IAD11:58 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 2
IAD8:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 10m
ORD9:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Frontier flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 17
MDW7:29 amChicago Midway
6h 18m
1 stop
BWI2:47 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 21
BWI3:36 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 31m
1 stop
MDW11:07 pmChicago Midway
Frontier
Nov 2
MDW8:48 pmChicago Midway
14h 37m
1 stop
BWI12:25 pmBaltimore/Washington
Nov 3
BWI5:29 pmBaltimore/Washington
17h 01m
1 stop
MDW9:30 amChicago Midway
Frontier
Oct 11
MDW5:45 amChicago Midway
18h 00m
1 stop
BWI12:45 amBaltimore/Washington
Oct 14
BWI9:57 pmBaltimore/Washington
10h 56m
1 stop
MDW7:53 amChicago Midway

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


  • 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 40m. 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 $168, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $125. 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 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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  • 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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