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Spirit Airlines Logo
10:06 am - 9:13 pm
BWI
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ORD
12h 07m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
10:44 am - 10:53 pm
ORD
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BWI
11h 09m
1 stop
$102Spirit Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Frontier Logo
7:19 pm - 8:46 pm
BWI
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ORD
2h 27mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:42 pm - 12:31 am
ORD
-
BWI
6h 49m
1 stop
$103Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sat, Feb 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:19 am - 10:46 am
BWI
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ORD
2h 27mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:16 pm - 9:06 am
ORD
-
BWI
11h 50m
1 stop
$104Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:22 am
BWI
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ORD
23h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 6:24 pm
ORD
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BWI
2h 09mnonstop
$105Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19
Frontier Logo
9:19 am - 10:46 am
BWI
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ORD
2h 27mnonstop
Frontier Logo
3:21 pm - 8:26 am
ORD
-
BWI
16h 05m
1 stop
$106Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Mar 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 7:11 pm
BWI
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ORD
7h 41m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:51 am - 12:31 am
ORD
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BWI
11h 40m
1 stop
$107Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:22 pm
DCA
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ORD
2h 22mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:54 am
ORD
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DCA
1h 54mnonstop
$197United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 8:00 pm
DCA
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MDW
2h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 7:20 pm
MDW
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DCA
1h 45mnonstop
$197Southwest
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
American Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 9:24 pm
DCA
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ORD
2h 25mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 11:00 pm
ORD
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DCA
2h 12mnonstop
$198American Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Southwest Logo
9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
DCA
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MDW
2h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 10:00 pm
MDW
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DCA
6h 25m
1 stop
$207Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

JetBlue flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Our best JetBlue deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight tickets
JetBlue
Feb 24
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 59m
1 stop
ORD11:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 55m
1 stop
DCA6:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$207
JetBlue
Mar 2
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 49m
1 stop
ORD11:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 6
ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 18m
1 stop
DCA10:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$226
JetBlue
Feb 11
DCA10:05 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 50m
1 stop
ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 12
ORD10:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 04m
1 stop
DCA4:04 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$233

Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 6
BWI10:00 amBaltimore/Washington
2h 27m
ORD11:27 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 9
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 00m
BWI11:45 amBaltimore/Washington
$102
Frontier
Feb 19
BWI7:19 pmBaltimore/Washington
2h 27m
ORD8:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 21
ORD4:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 49m
1 stop
BWI12:31 amBaltimore/Washington
$103
Frontier
Feb 26
BWI9:19 amBaltimore/Washington
2h 27m
ORD10:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 5
ORD3:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 05m
1 stop
BWI8:26 amBaltimore/Washington
$106

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/24

10:06 am-9:13 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

10:44 am-10:53 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$102

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/19

7:19 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

4:42 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 49m

$103

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/5

9:19 am-10:46 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:16 pm-9:06 am

1 stop11h 50m

$104

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/17

12:30 pm-11:22 am

1 stop23h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

3:15 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$105

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/26

9:19 am-10:46 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

3:21 pm-8:26 am

1 stop16h 05m

$106

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/25

12:30 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

11:51 am-12:31 am

1 stop11h 40m

$107

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/25

1:00 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

6:55 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/17

4:35 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/24

7:59 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

7:48 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$198

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/24

9:00 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

2:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$207

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around $203. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Chicago during February average around $218.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $378. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Chicago for around $500.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago during this time can be as low as $353. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $418.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $334 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Washington, D.C. for as low as $216 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights?

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

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

As of January 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights are approximately 43% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$121

Fastest flight time

1h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $121. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $219.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago takes 1h 55m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).
  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    The quickest way is to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, which can be as quick as 2h 05m onboard Southwest. You can also get a train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, or a bus from Washington, D.C. to Chicago which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    The cheapest way is to get a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, which can be as cheap as $102. A train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is more expensive than a flight, with prices starting at $202. A bus from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is also an option, with an average price of $156.

  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is 593.1 mi. 1h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    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. to Chicago.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $41Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,394 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $57Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,056 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,267 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,215 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,206 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $194Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,127 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Washington, D.C. to Chicago

    Southwest flies from Washington, D.C. to Chicago around 30 times per week, with 4,267 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in the last 72 hours was $148 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $299 for Southwest flights on this route.

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

    The best United Airlines deal for Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $153, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $322 round-trip. United Airlines operates 76 flights out of Washington, D.C. into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,215 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.

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