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5:45 am - 2:40 pmIAD-ORD
9h 55m1 stop
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1:24 pm - 11:05 pmORD-IAD
8h 41m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 13
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5:19 pm - 10:12 pmIAD-MDW
5h 53m1 stop
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6:15 am - 4:24 pmMDW-IAD
9h 09m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14
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8:25 am - 9:35 amDCA-MDW
2h 10mnonstop
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5:40 pm - 8:30 pmMDW-DCA
1h 50mnonstop
$231Southwest
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9
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9:00 pm - 10:15 pmDCA-MDW
2h 15mnonstop
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4:35 pm - 7:25 pmMDW-DCA
1h 50mnonstop
$234Southwest
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Tue, Feb 17 - Fri, Feb 20
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6:51 am - 1:43 pmDCA-STL
7h 52m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 9:15 pmSTL-DCA
2h 15mnonstop
$245American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
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2:06 pm - 6:07 pmIAD-PIA
5h 01m1 stop
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5:00 am - 1:20 pmPIA-IAD
7h 20m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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12:20 pm - 4:26 pmDCA-MLI
5h 06m1 stop
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5:06 pm - 10:35 pmMLI-DCA
4h 29m1 stop
$249Delta
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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12:09 pm - 4:26 pmIAD-MLI
5h 17m1 stop
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5:06 pm - 11:37 pmMLI-IAD
5h 31m1 stop
$249Delta
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 11
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8:40 am - 10:13 amIAD-STL
2h 33mnonstop
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8:05 am - 4:00 pmSTL-IAD
6h 55m1 stop
$275United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 24
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6:30 am - 10:09 amDCA-MLI
4h 39m1 stop
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8:30 am - 2:13 pmMLI-DCA
4h 43m1 stop
$319United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10

Frontier flights from District of Columbia to Illinois

Our best Frontier deals on District of Columbia to Illinois flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 12
IAD5:19 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 05m
1 stop
ORD10:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 14
ORD6:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 13m
1 stop
IAD4:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Frontier
Dec 18
IAD5:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 03m
1 stop
MDW5:38 pmChicago Midway
Jan 1
MDW6:12 amChicago Midway
11h 04m
1 stop
IAD6:16 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Frontier
Jan 9
IAD5:41 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 58m
1 stop
ORD10:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 14
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 43m
1 stop
IAD11:43 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

JetBlue flights from District of Columbia to Illinois

Our best JetBlue deals on District of Columbia to Illinois flight tickets
JetBlue
Mar 6
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 49m
1 stop
ORD11:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 10
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
DCA6:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
JetBlue
Nov 26
DCA2:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 40m
1 stop
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 30
ORD8:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 55m
1 stop
DCA2:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
JetBlue
Apr 7
DCA6:05 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 45m
1 stop
ORD12:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 15
ORD11:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 29m
1 stop
DCA5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/12

5:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/13

1:24 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$146

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - MDW

IADMDW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/12

5:19 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/14

6:15 am-4:24 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$146

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/6

8:25 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/9

5:40 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$231

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/17

9:00 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/20

4:35 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$234

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

DCA - STL

DCASTL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/2

6:51 am-1:43 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/9

6:00 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$245

Washington, D.C.Peoria

IAD - PIA

IADPIA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

2:06 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Greater Peoria

Sat 12/13

5:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$249

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/8

12:20 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 1/11

5:06 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$249

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

12:09 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 1/11

5:06 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$249

Washington, D.C.St. Louis

IAD - STL

IADSTL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/22

8:40 am-10:13 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/24

8:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$275

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 39m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/10

8:30 am-2:13 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$319

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from District of Columbia is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $203, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $224.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from District of Columbia to Illinois is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $395. Flights from District of Columbia to Illinois on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $559. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the evening. Flights from District of Columbia to Illinois during this time can be as low as $327. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $483.

What is the cheapest District of Columbia to Illinois flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from District of Columbia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $330 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from District of Columbia for as low as $216 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on District of Columbia to Illinois flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on District of Columbia to Illinois 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 District of Columbia to Illinois flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a District of Columbia to Illinois flight.

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Best Price Found

$156

Fastest flight time

1h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Illinois

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Illinois from District of Columbia in the past 72 hours is $156. The best round-trip flight deal from District of Columbia to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $296.
The fastest flight from District of Columbia to Illinois takes 1h 55m
Direct flights go from District of Columbia to Illinois every day.
There are 2 airports near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)
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    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 District of Columbia to Illinois.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Illinois 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 Illinois. 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 District of Columbia to Illinois

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $52Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,143 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $69Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,109 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $98Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,010 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,051 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $156Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,245 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,016 reviews
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