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Cheapest round-trip
$247
Typical prices: $365-$170
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$99
Typical prices: $184-$324
United Airlines
Tue 6/30
DCA - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl (DCA-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
American Airlines Logo
8:43 pm - 10:11 pm
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ORD
2h 28mnonstop
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6:43 pm - 11:59 pm
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DCA
4h 16m
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$247American Airlines
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2:00 pm - 7:25 pm
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8h 00m
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$248JetBlue
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$249American Airlines
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$250American Airlines
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$252JetBlue
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2h 18mnonstop
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2h 10mnonstop
$253United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $257 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $429 and $404 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $369 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Are there nursing rooms at Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Yes. There are five welcoming nursing rooms accessible at the airport for nursing moms. Hand sanitizer, rocking seats, a mirror, electrical outlets, shelves, as well as changing tables for infants are among the room features. In Terminal 1, one room is situated in pre-security next to the TSA Security Checkpoint. In Terminal 2, two nursing rooms are between Gates C23-C34 and Gates B10-b22, while the other two are between Gates E46-E59.

  • Does Chicago O'Hare International Airport have lounges?

    After arriving at this airport, you can choose among many lounges where you can relax and grab something to eat. The United Club is located on Concourses B and C, while the American Airlines Admirals Club is situated on Concourses G, H, K, and L. Additionally, Terminal 2 has the Delta Sky Club.

  • How can I carry my bags through Reagan Washington National Airport?

    For travelers with large bags and who want to ease their transportation, rentable Smarte Carte luggage carts are available at Reagan Washington National Airport. Cart corrals may be found in the parking areas, on the Arrivals Level near the luggage claim carousels, as well as on Departures Level (curbside). Renting a cart can be done using cash or a credit card, and the prices are friendly.

  • Where can I get a charging station at Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Suppose you want to charge your device before your flight from Reagan Washington National Airport. In that case, there are numerous charging points for your personal computer or mobile phone throughout the airport, such as luggage claim levels, gate areas, and restaurants. You just have to look for signs with the words "power up."

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $99 for a one-way ticket and $247 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Reagan Washington National Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    When flying out of Reagan Washington National Airport you will be using Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $380 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $339 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Reagan Washington National Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Reagan Washington National Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $180 or less one-way and $341 or less round-trip.
  • For travelers traveling with their furry buddies, you might want your pet to take a moment's rest and unwind once you arrive at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and are with it. Fortunately, plenty of indoor and outdoor facilities for your pet to relieve themselves in the airport are available. There are seats, trash cans, and free trash bags in these spots.
  • If you have some additional time following your lengthy journey, you may get in a workout at the Hilton Athletic Club at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to relieve yourself. This establishment is located in Terminal 2 and features amenities such as a lap pool, steam room, and sauna. Additionally, everyone arriving at the airport may practice yoga for free at Terminal 3.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport has one of the few aeroponic airport gardens. It is situated at Terminal 3's O'Hare Rotunda Building. Upon arrival, visitors may use the lovely garden to stretch out, relax, or get something to eat if they're hungry.
  • O'Hare International Airport in Chicago is readily connected by public transportation. The CTA Blue Line runs directly through the airport and will take you into downtown Chicago in about 40min at budget-friendly prices.
  • Suppose you have extra time before departing from Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and want a quiet place to pray. In that case, Airport Chapel is situated near the southern end of Terminal 2, opposite Dunkin Donuts, across from Gates B10–B22. The Interfaith Chapel provides visitors with a serene setting for introspection, and all people from all religions are welcome.

Prefer to fly direct from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Saturday

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9826 reviews
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6.6Food
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Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

2.0 MediocreLynn, Jun 2026
DCA - ORD
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Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

The flight attendants were extremely sourly and borderline rude. I did not feel appreciated as an AA customer once.

The flight from LA to Chicago was smooth and service was very good overall.

The Mario was so helpful and provided amazing customer service however l have being waiting for a callback for almost a week now and have not heard anything further after l informed them l wanted to change my date of traveling because of my hospital appointment even send them proof and l was unable to use manag your booking on their website is a bit frustrating and l would appreciate an update on My request as soon as possible. And have called them times without numbers no response

Awful, tons of delays, I got into Chicago multiple hours late meaning I hit the very traffic I tried so desperately to avoid. Just empty apologies from American Airlines text alerts. Trash behavior from a trash airline.

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

Requested early boarding to disinfect seat, tray table, etc. before general boarding. Instructed to board after wheelchair passengers. Waited on jet bridge behind 12 wheelchair passengers. Stopped immediately after entering plane to wait for gate agent in rear of plane cleaning a seat that was wet, got to my row and found both seats adjacent to mine already occupied, with the lack of room making it impossible for me to clean my own space and defeating the purpose of my boarding early. Cleaned the armrests and tray table as best I could.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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