Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago from $42

Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
From?
To?
Tue 6/13
Tue 6/20

Deals available from 900+ travel sites.

Flight information for Washington, D.C. to Chicago
(WAS to CHI)

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Best Price Found

$42

Fastest flight time

1h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $42. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $92.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago takes 1h 45m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

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

What is the cheapest day to depart Washington, D.C. for Chicago?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

In the morning. Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights are approximately 6% more expensive in the afternoon than in the morning

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

United Airlines. American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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

Baltimore/Washington - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Fly from Baltimore/Washington to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Washington, D.C. - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should you book Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights?

59 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is approximately 59 days to departure

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

As of June 2023, there are 63 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. The most common time of day flights depart is 5:00AM, with 36% of flights taking off at noon.

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

As of June 2023, 444 flights take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

There are 3 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?

You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight.

When you’re planning your trip from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. If you are looking for an alternate airport near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is a great option and is located in Washington, D.C.. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from Washington, D.C., you can try Chicago Midway Airport or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport which are located in Chicago and Chicago respectively. In June, $268 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Washington, D.C. to Chicago which you can find when you fly DCA — ORD.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$268
Search Flight Deals
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$277
Search Flight Deals
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$292
Search Flight Deals
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$297
Search Flight Deals
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD)$1,046
Search Flight Deals

Easily compare round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago by changing tabs
Spirit Airlines
Aug 22
BWI2:28 amBaltimore/Washington
14h 19m
1 stop
ORD4:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 23
ORD2:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 40m
1 stop
BWI10:30 amBaltimore/Washington
Frontier
Jun 27
BWI12:39 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 16m
1 stop
MDW8:55 pmChicago Midway
Jun 28
MDW9:18 amChicago Midway
9h 52m
1 stop
BWI7:10 pmBaltimore/Washington
Multiple Airlines
Jun 21
BWI5:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
9h 31m
1 stop
ORD3:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 27
ORD9:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 33m
1 stop
BWI6:20 pmBaltimore/Washington
American Airlines
Aug 8
DCA4:35 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 42m
1 stop
ORD9:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 8
ORD9:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 54m
DCA11:25 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
United Airlines
Sep 8
IAD6:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 01m
ORD8:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 8
ORD10:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 38m
1 stop
IAD2:28 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Spirit Airlines
Jun 21
BWI2:28 amBaltimore/Washington
13h 51m
1 stop
ORD4:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 22
ORD5:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 07m
1 stop
BWI12:56 pmBaltimore/Washington

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

If you're looking for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier, Southwest and Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Sep 6
BWI2:00 amBaltimore/Washington
6h 01m
1 stop
ORD8:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Jun 21
BWI2:00 amBaltimore/Washington
25h 30m
1 stop
ORD3:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Jun 24
BWI2:00 amBaltimore/Washington
14h 19m
1 stop
ORD4:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Search last-minute flights to Chicago from Washington, D.C.

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Multiple Airlines
Jun 13
BWI5:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
10h 26m
1 stop
ORD4:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 22
ORD5:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 07m
1 stop
BWI12:56 pmBaltimore/Washington
Frontier
Jun 13
BWI12:41 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 14m
1 stop
MDW8:55 pmChicago Midway
Jun 23
MDW9:18 amChicago Midway
9h 52m
1 stop
BWI7:10 pmBaltimore/Washington
Spirit Airlines
Jun 14
BWI5:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
11h 58m
1 stop
ORD5:57 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 22
ORD2:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 06m
1 stop
BWI12:56 pmBaltimore/Washington
Multiple Airlines
Jun 14
BWI2:00 amBaltimore/Washington
14h 19m
1 stop
ORD4:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 27
ORD2:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
BWI10:21 amBaltimore/Washington
United Airlines
Jun 14
IAD8:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
ORD6:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 27
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 25m
1 stop
IAD2:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Spirit Airlines
Jun 14
BWI5:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
11h 58m
1 stop
ORD5:57 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 27
ORD2:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 06m
1 stop
BWI12:56 pmBaltimore/Washington

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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $104Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,331 reviews
Search American Airlines flights
DeltaPriceFrom $124Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,285 reviews
Search Delta flights
United AirlinesPriceFrom $149Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,145 reviews
Search United Airlines flights
  • American Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Chicago

    American Airlines flies from Washington, D.C. to Chicago around 55 times per week, with 2,331 momondo users rating the airline 7.2/10. The cheapest American Airlines deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in the last 72 hours was $104 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $372 for American Airlines 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 $149, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $324 round-trip. United Airlines operates 73 flights out of Washington, D.C. into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 2,145 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.


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

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Aug 22
BWI2:28 amBaltimore/Washington
14h 19m
1 stop
ORD4:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 23
ORD2:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 40m
1 stop
BWI10:30 amBaltimore/Washington
Spirit Airlines
Jun 21
BWI2:28 amBaltimore/Washington
13h 51m
1 stop
ORD4:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 22
ORD5:49 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 07m
1 stop
BWI12:56 pmBaltimore/Washington
Spirit Airlines
Jun 27
BWI2:28 amBaltimore/Washington
13h 51m
1 stop
ORD4:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 28
ORD2:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 06m
1 stop
BWI12:56 pmBaltimore/Washington

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 8
IAD6:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 01m
ORD8:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 8
ORD10:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 38m
1 stop
IAD2:28 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines
Aug 5
IAD6:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
ORD3:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 6
ORD4:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 58m
IAD6:43 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines
Jul 3
IAD8:42 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 13m
1 stop
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 25
ORD1:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 41m
1 stop
IAD2:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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


  • 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 01m onboard United Airlines. 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 $103. A train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is more expensive than a flight, with prices starting at $168. A bus from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is also an option, with an average price of $145.

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

    The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is 593.1 mi. 2h 01m is a normal flight duration for this route.


Alternative routes for Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Washington, D.C. to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time2h 20m
Cheapest price$245

Similar Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights

Flexible with your destination? Broaden your search and find flights similar to your Washington, D.C. to Chicago route

Why use momondo?

It is quick and easy to find Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Chicago that suits you.

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.


Save money when you book flights with momondo
Flexible Travel
momondo understands the need for flexibility and we have a filter specifically for flights with no change fees.
Expert Insights
Data driven insights designed to help you find a great flight deal. From the cheapest time to depart to how far in advance to book.
Price Alerts
Track the price of your preferred flight route and be notified when it changes.