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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago from $81

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7:00 am - 2:19 pm
DCA
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ORD
8h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:29 pm - 12:02 pm
ORD
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DCA
20h 33m
1 stop
$187Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 10
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12:29 pm - 6:34 pm
DCA
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ORD
7h 05m
1 stop
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5:40 pm - 10:51 pm
ORD
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DCA
4h 11m
1 stop
$188Delta
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 10
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7:00 am - 12:38 am
DCA
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ORD
18h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:29 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
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DCA
21h 31m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 13
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1:00 pm - 12:38 am
DCA
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ORD
12h 38m
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2:29 pm - 1:00 pm
ORD
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DCA
21h 31m
1 stop
$194Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, Apr 13
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8:00 pm - 9:35 pm
DCA
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ORD
2h 35mnonstop
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6:00 am - 8:56 am
ORD
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DCA
1h 56mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
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6:00 am - 9:10 am
DCA
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ORD
4h 10m
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5:40 pm - 10:51 pm
ORD
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DCA
4h 11m
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$199Delta
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 7
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4:59 pm - 9:39 pm
DCA
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ORD
5h 40m
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10:55 am - 9:59 pm
ORD
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DCA
10h 04m
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$205Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16
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7:29 am - 11:50 am
DCA
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ORD
5h 21m
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12:42 pm - 3:45 pm
ORD
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DCA
2h 03mnonstop
$206American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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ORD
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3:48 pm - 8:47 pm
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$208American Airlines
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2:00 pm - 4:59 pm
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DCA
1h 59mnonstop
$209United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Mar 25

Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 8
DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 19m
1 stop
ORD2:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 10
ORD2:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 33m
1 stop
DCA12:02 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$187
Frontier
Apr 11
DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
18h 38m
1 stop
ORD12:38 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 13
ORD2:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 31m
1 stop
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$192
Frontier
Apr 11
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
12h 38m
1 stop
ORD12:38 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 13
ORD2:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 31m
1 stop
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$194

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 24
DCA8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 35m
ORD9:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 31
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 56m
DCA8:56 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$197
United Airlines
Mar 25
DCA7:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 20m
ORD8:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 25
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 59m
DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$209
United Airlines
Apr 7
DCA6:15 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 16m
ORD7:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 11
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 06m
DCA9:06 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$211

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Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/8

7:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

2:29 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop20h 33m

$187

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/8

12:29 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

5:40 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$188

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-12:38 am

1 stop18h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

2:29 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$192

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/11

1:00 pm-12:38 am

1 stop12h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

2:29 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$194

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/24

8:00 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

5:40 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$199

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

4:59 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

10:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$205

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/7

7:29 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

12:42 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$206

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/8

1:45 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

3:48 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$208

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

7:30 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

2:00 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$209

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The month of June is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport averaging around $299.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $389. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $531.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $376 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $437. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $321 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for as low as $256 on momondo.

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No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

How have Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$195

Fastest flight time

2h 03m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the past 72 hours is $195. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $354.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 03m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day.
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    A flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Chicago O'Hare Intl will travel around 610.2 mi. Flights usually cover this in 2h 03m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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FrontierPriceFrom $29Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,041 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $161Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,380 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $205Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,382 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

    United Airlines operates around 40 flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $334, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from as low as $205 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,382 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

    The best American Airlines deal for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $161, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $306 round-trip. American Airlines operates 21 flights out of Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 11,380 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.1/10.

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