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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. from $34

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C. (CHI-WAS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. 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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3:36 pm - 6:26 pmMDW-BWI
1h 50mnonstop
7:16 pm - 8:15 pmBWI-MDW
1h 59mnonstop
$59Frontier
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
3:36 pm - 6:26 pmMDW-BWI
1h 50mnonstop
7:09 pm - 8:08 pmBWI-MDW
1h 59mnonstop
$61Frontier
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
6:40 pm - 8:42 amORD-BWI
13h 02m1 stop
9:36 pm - 8:45 amBWI-ORD
12h 09m1 stop
$110Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
6:48 pm - 9:48 pmORD-BWI
2h 00mnonstop
11:59 am - 1:12 pmBWI-ORD
2h 13mnonstop
$119American Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
6:40 pm - 8:42 amORD-BWI
13h 02m1 stop
11:48 am - 11:29 pmBWI-ORD
12h 41m1 stop
$120Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, May 22
6:29 pm - 9:32 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
7:45 am - 8:59 amBWI-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
$149American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 1
9:20 pm - 12:12 amORD-IAD
1h 52mnonstop
10:15 pm - 11:20 pmIAD-ORD
2h 05mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
5:57 pm - 12:41 amORD-BWI
5h 44m1 stop
7:50 pm - 11:54 pmBWI-ORD
5h 04m1 stop
$167Delta
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
12:45 pm - 3:37 pmORD-DCA
1h 52mnonstop
8:00 pm - 9:12 pmDCA-ORD
2h 12mnonstop
$172United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 22
5:45 pm - 11:20 pmMDW-BWI
4h 35m1 stop
6:05 am - 8:48 amBWI-MDW
3h 43m1 stop
$178Delta
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Fri, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 16

Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. cost $24 and was between Chicago Midway Airport and Baltimore. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $32.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., 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 Chicago to Washington, D.C. is September, where tickets cost $243 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $306 and $298 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $34. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $59 and Spirit Airlines from $110.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

United Airlines connects Chicago to Washington, D.C. up to 27 flights per day, followed by Southwest (13 flights per day), and American Airlines (9 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $63 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 38 and 58 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 53m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 362 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. take?

Direct flights cover the 593 miles separating Chicago to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 34m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 5:15 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 8:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. jets off at 10:15 pm and lands at 1:00 am.

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$34
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

  • Can I get to O'Hare International Airport using public transportation?

    The Chicago Transit Authority provides bus and rail service across Chicago and its adjacent suburbs. The "L" and Blue Line trains in Chicago are the most convenient and cheapest means of getting to the airport through public transportation.

  • Which rental car services will meet you at Dulles International Airport?

    There are car rental firms that provide shuttle or pick-up services from Washington Airport to off-airport sites. The best car rental service is Hertz. Customers are transported from the terminal to the vehicle rental area and vice versa by shuttle buses provided by each car rental business. It is situated just next to the Blue Economy parking lot.

  • Is there public transportation to Washington from Dulles International Airport?

    Yes, there is public transportation to Washington. Taxis are the most time-efficient mode of transportation between Dulles International Airport and Washington D.C. If you are coming into the city center from the airport, the bus is the most cost-effective method of transportation, and there are many different routes you may take, depending on where in the city you wish to be dropped off. The airport is not exactly within reach of the local metro system, but there are express transfer services that can take you there.

  • Does O'Hare International Airport have parking services?

    At O'Hare International Airport, passengers may choose from a variety of parking alternatives, including valet service, hourly and daily parking, as well as long-term and economical parking options. Daily parking may be found on Levels 2-6 of the main garage at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, which is situated near to the airport's domestic terminals. Daily parking is also available in the outer lots that are close to the building, which are designated as B and C. Within the main garage, Level 1 is where you'll find the handy hourly parking spots.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. was $34 for a one-way ticket and $59 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $252 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $278 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Chicago to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Chicago 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 Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $39 or less one-way and $68 or less round-trip.
  • It is possible to fly to Washington using O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway Airport (MDW). However, Chicago O'Hare Airport is the main international airport serving the capital city of Chicago and surrounding areas, with direct routes to Washington. Midway Airport on the other hand is the secondary airport.
  • It is also possible to arrive in Washington using Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). However, DCA airport is the main international airport serving Washington and surrounding areas. IAD airport and BWI airports are the secondary airports.
  • Make use of the lounges that are offered in both the arrival and departure areas of the airports. There are United Club Lounges at O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. These lounges provide amenities including showers and food.
  • If you are flying out of O'Hare International Airport or Midway Airport with your four-legged pet, there are pet restrooms located around the airport to make their flight to Washington as pleasant as possible.
  • O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport have several nursing facilities across their terminals for the convenience of mothers who are traveling with their young children. There are nurseries, play areas, and strollers available for use at both airports.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +14 more

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +17 more

ANA, Air Canada, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. 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 Chicago to Washington, D.C.? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.5food
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

2.0 MediocreMarisol, Apr 2024DFW - ATL
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

Flight was well orchestrated, made up time despite circling a bit all good on United. Travelers can just be so into themselves that common courtesy has gone out window for some, but that’s not on United.

Loading was quick and efficient. The bate and switch with discount tickets were you are forced to pay for bag.

Good flight, comfortable seats and very quick passage through Heathrow. Boarding in Washington was cramped and not well organized, but the rest was perfect.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Literally the worst experience ever and I had my service dog with me. Flight was supposed to leave at 1:51 PM but the plane arrived late. They boarded us around 3 PM and kept us on the plane for an hour saying that due to weather conditions in Miami, we could not takeoff yet. After waiting for an hour, they deplaned. And then they will not give us our bags back that we could just leave and schedule for another flight. Every hour they kept updating saying we have to wait another hour without any explanation as to what was going on. Eventually, I went to customer service to change my ticket, but by the time I made it to the front of the line, they started boarding my flight again. And then when we got onto the flight, they said there were two flight attendants That were past their shift. They kept us on the plane for about another 40 minutes until they told us they had no other flight attendance and had to deplane again. Then I gave us hotel vouchers and told us we would be on a flight at 6 AM the next day. At this point it is about 9 PM. I get to the hotel with my dog, who hasn’t been able to go potty for about eight hours. When I arrived at the hotel, I got a text alert saying my flight has been canceled at 6 AM and they moved past to 5 AM, however the hotel shuttle doesn’t leave early enough to make it to the airport for 5 AM flight. So me and some other passengers got a cab after about three hours of sleep to get back to the airport. This was the worst experience ever.

Their computers were down upon arrival to the airport. They were unable to figure out how to board us. We were delayed over an hour and a half.

Delay. Flight was delayed in Washington.knew that connection was impossible as not enough time to switch terminals. The steward would not let me stay the night. So forced to Dallas.late night, after 10pm.hotel checkin was one hour. Passengers lined up only one girl to checkin at comfort inn. No food availability at that time. Had to leave early at 6:30 am to catch a flight at 8:45. Stressfull.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/8Wed
nonstopFrontier
1h 48mMDW-BWI
$34
5/22Wed
nonstopFrontier
1h 50mMDW-BWI
$35
5/21Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 02mORD-BWI
$46
5/8Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
19h 05mORD-BWI
$53
5/29Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 00mORD-BWI
$60
6/1Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 14mMDW-BWI
$78
6/1Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 44mORD-BWI
$78
5/14Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 58mORD-IAD
$80
5/22Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 47mORD-DCA
$80
5/25Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 02mORD-BWI
$95

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopFrontier
10h 43mMDW-BWI
5/1Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 03mBWI-MDW
$110
4/25Thu
multi-stopFrontier
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5/10Fri
nonstopFrontier
2h 03mBWI-MDW
$128
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 22mORD-BWI
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 13mBWI-ORD
$247
4/24Wed
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22h 16mORD-BWI
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 57mBWI-ORD
$258
4/26Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 46mORD-DCA
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 11mDCA-ORD
$275
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 47mORD-BWI
5/29Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 18mBWI-ORD
$314
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 39mMDW-DCA
5/29Wed
multi-stopDelta
3h 56mDCA-MDW
$380
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 34mMDW-IAD
5/29Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 06mIAD-MDW
$380
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 00mORD-IAD
5/29Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 10mIAD-ORD
$396
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 00mORD-IAD
5/12Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 09mIAD-ORD
$406

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Flights to Washington, D.C.

Return flight deals:

Washington, D.C. - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$455
$640
$488
$32

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$4581h 48m
Trains$25617h 39m
Buses$14321h 05m