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Cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. from $49

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12:21 pm - 9:58 pmORD-DCA
8h 37m1 stop
1:00 pm - 11:12 pmDCA-ORD
11h 12m1 stop
$100Frontier
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Wed, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 16
4:24 pm - 12:44 amORD-BWI
7h 20m1 stop
7:00 am - 1:32 pmBWI-ORD
7h 32m1 stop
$104Frontier
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Sat, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 13
7:00 am - 9:57 amORD-BWI
1h 57mnonstop
6:15 am - 7:28 amBWI-ORD
2h 13mnonstop
$115United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 19
7:30 am - 10:23 amORD-DCA
1h 53mnonstop
8:00 pm - 9:27 pmDCA-ORD
2h 27mnonstop
$115United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 17
8:28 pm - 11:24 pmORD-DCA
1h 56mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:05 pmDCA-ORD
2h 20mnonstop
$116American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 17
9:20 am - 12:10 pmMDW-DCA
1h 50mnonstop
6:55 am - 8:05 amDCA-MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$116Southwest
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Thu, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 17
6:15 am - 9:10 amORD-BWI
1h 55mnonstop
11:30 am - 12:45 pmBWI-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
$138Southwest
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Sat, Nov 16 - Sat, Nov 16
4:09 pm - 6:58 pmORD-DCA
1h 49mnonstop
6:59 am - 8:26 amDCA-ORD
2h 27mnonstop
$151American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
5:42 pm - 11:31 pmMDW-BWI
4h 49m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:50 amBWI-MDW
3h 50m1 stop
$196Delta
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 5
1:31 pm - 6:41 pmORD-BWI
4h 10m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:24 amBWI-ORD
4h 24m1 stop
$196Delta
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Tue, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 12
9:45 am - 4:04 pmORD-BWI
5h 19m1 stop
$49Frontier
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Sat, Nov 16
4:24 pm - 12:44 amORD-BWI
7h 20m1 stop
$50Frontier
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Sat, Nov 16
9:05 pm - 11:53 pmORD-DCA
1h 48mnonstop
$58United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21
9:10 pm - 11:59 pmORD-IAD
1h 49mnonstop
$58United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15
8:35 am - 11:36 amORD-BWI
2h 01mnonstop
$58American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11
10:05 am - 12:55 pmMDW-BWI
1h 50mnonstop
$58Southwest
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Wed, Dec 4
11:30 am - 2:15 pmMDW-DCA
1h 45mnonstop
$58Southwest
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Thu, Nov 21
6:01 am - 8:50 amORD-DCA
1h 49mnonstop
$60American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14
12:44 pm - 6:40 pmMDW-BWI
4h 56m1 stop
$98Delta
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7:10 am - 12:49 pmORD-DCA
4h 39m1 stop
$98Delta
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Thu, Nov 21
1:00 pm - 3:48 pmMDW-BWI
1h 48mnonstop
4:38 pm - 5:35 pmBWI-MDW
1h 57mnonstop
$120Frontier
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Mon, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 4
6:48 pm - 7:28 amORD-BWI
11h 40m1 stop
7:00 am - 5:37 pmBWI-ORD
11h 37m1 stop
$165Frontier
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10:31 am - 4:28 pmORD-IAD
4h 57m1 stop
10:59 am - 3:40 pmIAD-ORD
5h 41m1 stop
$297American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 6
9:10 pm - 11:59 pmORD-IAD
1h 49mnonstop
6:00 am - 12:04 pmIAD-ORD
7h 04m1 stop
$323United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 6
11:55 am - 12:45 amMDW-BWI
11h 50m1 stop
8:35 am - 7:40 pmBWI-MDW
12h 05m1 stop
$404Southwest
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Mon, Oct 28 - Tue, Oct 29
8:15 pm - 11:00 pmMDW-DCA
1h 45mnonstop
9:40 am - 10:40 amDCA-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
$404Southwest
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3:56 pm - 6:50 pmORD-IAD
1h 54mnonstop
6:20 am - 7:34 amIAD-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
$407United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 6
5:50 pm - 8:40 pmORD-BWI
1h 50mnonstop
11:46 am - 1:00 pmBWI-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
$409American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 2
6:19 pm - 12:22 amMDW-BWI
5h 03m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:55 amBWI-MDW
3h 55m1 stop
$463Delta
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Sat, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 30
7:30 am - 4:00 pmORD-DCA
7h 30m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:54 amDCA-ORD
4h 54m1 stop
$463Delta
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Sat, Oct 26 - Tue, Oct 29
6:25 am - 9:17 amMDW-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
10:07 am - 11:11 amBWI-MDW
2h 04mnonstop
$57Frontier
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Wed, Dec 25 - Wed, Jan 1
12:26 pm - 3:18 pmMDW-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
4:55 pm - 5:56 pmBWI-MDW
2h 01mnonstop
$76Frontier
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Thu, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 18
1:08 pm - 4:00 pmMDW-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
4:55 pm - 5:56 pmBWI-MDW
2h 01mnonstop
$77Frontier
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Fri, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 18
12:26 pm - 3:18 pmMDW-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
4:55 pm - 5:56 pmBWI-MDW
2h 01mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Thu, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 18
7:00 am - 9:57 amORD-BWI
1h 57mnonstop
6:15 am - 7:28 amBWI-ORD
2h 13mnonstop
$115United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 19
7:30 am - 10:23 amORD-DCA
1h 53mnonstop
8:00 pm - 9:27 pmDCA-ORD
2h 27mnonstop
$115United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 17
8:28 pm - 11:24 pmORD-DCA
1h 56mnonstop
8:45 pm - 10:05 pmDCA-ORD
2h 20mnonstop
$116American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 17
7:55 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-BWI
1h 45mnonstop
8:55 pm - 10:00 pmBWI-MDW
2h 05mnonstop
$116Southwest
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Thu, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 18
6:15 am - 9:10 amORD-BWI
1h 55mnonstop
8:10 pm - 9:30 pmBWI-ORD
2h 20mnonstop
$116Southwest
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Sat, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 9
4:09 pm - 6:58 pmORD-DCA
1h 49mnonstop
6:59 am - 8:26 amDCA-ORD
2h 27mnonstop
$151American Airlines
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United Airlines flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 15
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 57m
BWI9:57 amBaltimore/Washington
Nov 19
BWI6:15 amBaltimore/Washington
2h 13m
ORD7:28 amChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Nov 20
ORD9:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 48m
DCA11:53 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Nov 22
DCA7:52 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 13m
ORD9:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Dec 7
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53m
DCA10:23 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 11
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 53m
1 stop
ORD10:53 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
Nov 13
ORD12:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 37m
1 stop
DCA9:58 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Nov 16
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 12m
1 stop
ORD11:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Nov 9
ORD4:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 20m
1 stop
BWI12:44 amBaltimore/Washington
Nov 13
BWI7:00 amBaltimore/Washington
7h 32m
1 stop
ORD1:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Dec 12
ORD9:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 21m
1 stop
IAD4:56 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 16
IAD12:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 56m
1 stop
ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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

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

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 afternoon. Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 15% more expensive in the evening than in the afternoon

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

Frontier. Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Southwest 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?

57 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is approximately 57 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 54 per day as of October 2024. The most frequent departure time is 6:00PM, with 44% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

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

As of October 2024, there are 380 flights per week flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 19% 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?

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

How have Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2024, prices for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

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Best Price Found

$49

Fastest flight time

1h 44m

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 $49. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $100.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 44m
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)

  • 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 44m. 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 $230, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $164. 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 44m 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.

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

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FrontierPriceFrom $51Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,612 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $93Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,199 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $121Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,156 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,552 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $160Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,283 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $175Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,885 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Washington, D.C.

    Southwest is one of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., operating 30 flights/week on average for this route. A good Southwest flight deal for Chicago to Washington, D.C. starts from $138 round-trip, up to an average price of $292. Our users have rated Southwest at 8.1/10.

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

    $160 is the best United Airlines flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to $307, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 9,283 user reviews) flies into Washington, D.C. from Chicago 72 times in an average week so prices can vary.


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Can I find flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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momondo helps you find the best flight between Chicago and Washington, D.C. by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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

Buses

25h 55m
$109 one-way$164 round-trip
Nonstop · from $164

Distance to downtown

ZWU1.7 mi

Trains

17h 25m
$95 one-way$230 round-trip
Nonstop · from $230

Distance to downtown

9LX1.0 mi
ZWU1.7 mi

Flights

1h 45m
$49 one-way$100 round-trip
Nonstop · from $115

Distance to downtown

DCA3.7 mi
BWI8.5 mi

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