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Frontier Logo
12:48 pm - 3:51 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
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5:04 pm - 6:20 pmBWI-ORD
2h 16mnonstop
$88Frontier
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
12:48 pm - 3:51 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
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8:48 pm - 10:17 pmBWI-ORD
2h 29mnonstop
$89Frontier
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 19
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 6:05 pmORD-BWI
1h 54mnonstop
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5:44 pm - 7:01 pmBWI-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$99Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:11 pm - 6:05 pmORD-BWI
1h 54mnonstop
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5:44 pm - 7:01 pmBWI-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 1:50 pmORD-BWI
1h 55mnonstop
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1:10 pm - 2:19 pmBWI-ORD
2h 09mnonstop
$139United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:59 amORD-DCA
3h 59m1 stop
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12:31 pm - 1:43 pmDCA-ORD
2h 12mnonstop
$202American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 2:28 pmORD-DCA
1h 48mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:54 pm - 9:25 pmDCA-ORD
4h 31m1 stop
$203American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:28 pmORD-IAD
8h 28m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 7:58 pmIAD-ORD
2h 08mnonstop
$227United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
12:20 pm - 3:10 pmMDW-DCA
1h 50mnonstop
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8:55 pm - 10:00 pmDCA-MDW
2h 05mnonstop
$237Southwest
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
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11:25 am - 4:10 pmMDW-DCA
3h 45m1 stop
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9:30 am - 10:35 amDCA-MDW
2h 05mnonstop
$243Southwest
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5

Delta flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Feb 18
MDW1:05 pmChicago Midway
4h 37m
1 stop
IAD6:42 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 25
IAD6:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 40m
1 stop
MDW8:50 amChicago Midway
Delta
Oct 31
MDW6:35 pmChicago Midway
3h 26m
1 stop
IAD11:01 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 4
IAD6:18 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 50m
1 stop
MDW1:08 pmChicago Midway
Delta
Oct 1
MDW10:35 amChicago Midway
7h 04m
1 stop
IAD6:39 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 4
IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 26m
1 stop
MDW3:26 pmChicago Midway

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 10
ORD10:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 55m
BWI1:50 pmBaltimore/Washington
Dec 13
BWI1:10 pmBaltimore/Washington
2h 09m
ORD2:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Oct 7
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 28m
1 stop
IAD4:28 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 7
IAD6:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 08m
ORD7:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Oct 14
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 58m
DCA9:58 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Oct 15
DCA7:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 15m
ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

12:48 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/20

5:04 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$88

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

12:48 pm-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/19

8:48 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$89

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

3:11 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/16

5:44 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$99

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

3:11 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

5:44 pm-7:01 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$100

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

10:55 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

1:10 pm-2:19 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$139

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

12:31 pm-1:43 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$202

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

11:40 am-2:28 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/31

5:54 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$203

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-4:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

6:50 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$227

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/8

12:20 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/14

8:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$237

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/4

11:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

9:30 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$243

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chicago, with most prices found around $164. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. during September average around $212.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chicago is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $302. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for around $469.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $308. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $687. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $307 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago for as low as $247 on momondo.

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

There are 4 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 September 2025, prices for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Washington, D.C. (CHI to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$89

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 $89. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $111.
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 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 $202, or consider a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at $145. 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.

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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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $45Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $75Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $124Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $166Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 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 $153 round-trip, up to an average price of $285. Our users have rated Southwest at 8.0/10.

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

    $154 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 $301, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,926 user reviews) flies into Washington, D.C. from Chicago 102 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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Reston
Fairfax
Glen Burnie
Gaithersburg
Springfield
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