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$39 Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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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4:10 pm - 5:13 pmBWI-MDW
2h 03mnonstop
12:28 pm - 3:16 pmMDW-BWI
1h 48mnonstop
$56Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
4:10 pm - 5:13 pmBWI-MDW
2h 03mnonstop
12:28 pm - 3:16 pmMDW-BWI
1h 48mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
9:30 am - 5:46 pmBWI-ORD
9h 16m1 stop
6:40 pm - 8:42 amORD-BWI
13h 02m1 stop
$64Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 8
9:30 am - 5:46 pmBWI-ORD
9h 16m1 stop
9:15 pm - 8:03 amORD-BWI
9h 48m1 stop
$66Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 7 - Tue, May 14
10:10 pm - 11:15 pmIAD-ORD
2h 05mnonstop
8:53 am - 11:52 amORD-IAD
1h 59mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 30 - Wed, Jul 31
6:26 am - 7:40 amDCA-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
4:50 pm - 7:40 pmORD-DCA
1h 50mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 20
6:00 am - 7:16 amBWI-ORD
2h 16mnonstop
7:13 pm - 10:16 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$159American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 3
8:00 am - 1:02 pmDCA-ORD
6h 02m1 stop
6:15 am - 9:07 amORD-DCA
1h 52mnonstop
$168United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 15
5:19 pm - 8:58 pmDCA-ORD
4h 39m1 stop
8:30 am - 4:24 pmORD-DCA
6h 54m1 stop
$178Delta
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 19
6:00 am - 9:20 amIAD-ORD
4h 20m1 stop
5:55 pm - 10:58 pmORD-IAD
4h 03m1 stop
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago cost $24 and was between Baltimore and Chicago Midway Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $38.

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

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, 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. to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $258 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $344 and $324 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The average 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 $199 on average

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 42 days before departure.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $39. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $56 and Spirit Airlines from $64.

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

United Airlines (28 flights per day), Southwest (14 flights per day), and American Airlines (11 flights per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $61 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

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

Each day, there are between 45 and 58 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 10m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 382 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago take?

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 59m, covering a distance of 593 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 5:59 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:13 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago jets off at 10:23 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

  • How do I get downtown from Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    There are a few public transport options available, including the CTA Blue Line “L” train, which is a 24-hour rapid transit service between the airport and downtown Chicago. Metra’s North Central Service commuter train has a weekday service connecting Union Station to the north central suburbs, while Pace buses (250 and 330) offer regular services downtown from Chicago O’Hare ATS Station in remote Parking Lot E.

  • I’m traveling with a baby. What facilities are available at the airports in Washington and Chicago?

    If you’re traveling with a baby or infant, BWI Marshall Airport has lactation stations located in each concourse. Rocking chairs can also be found around the terminal. At Chicago O’Hare in Illinois, Mother’s Rooms allow parents to feed and change infants in a private, comfortable environment.

  • Are there any pet relief areas at Baltimore-Washington International Airport?

    If you’re traveling with pets or service animals, there are two convenient pet relief areas at BWI Airport, located past the security checkpoint.

  • What is the closest hotel to Chicago O’Hare Airport?

    The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is within walking distance of the domestic terminals. Facilities include comfortable guest rooms, conference facilities, a barber shop, a fitness center, and a number of restaurants.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago was $39 for a one-way ticket and $56 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

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

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) and 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Baltimore/Washington Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight route.

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

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $219 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $477 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

    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 from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $37 or less one-way and $79 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Washington to Chicago depart from three airports in the Washington, D.C. area. Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 45 miles south of downtown Washington and is served by Amtrak and the Maryland Commuter Rail, both of which offer services from Union Station to the airport. Dulles International Airport is located 26 miles from Washington in Chantilly, Virginia. Taxis and shuttle buses are the most convenient way to get to the airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Arlington County, Virginia, about 4 miles from downtown Washington. This airport is the most convenient for those staying in the heart of the city and is accessible via the Yellow or Blue Line Metro.
  • Direct flights from Washington to Chicago O’Hare International Airport are served by a number of airlines, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. The non-stop route takes a little over two hours.
  • While you’re waiting for your flight to depart from BWI Marshall Airport in Washington, visit the Observation Gallery on the upper level before the security checkpoint. Exhibitions include a 28-foot-tall sounding rocket provided by NASA and a half-sized model of the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft. There is also a small playground and children will enjoy using the binocular viewers to have a closer look at the arriving and departing aircraft. The Sky Azure bistro serves cocktails, craft beer, and snacks.
  • It’s easy to stay active before your flight from Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Located next to gate D1, the ROAM Fitness gymnasium offers complimentary workout gear and is equipped with machines for cardio, weights, and resistance training. Passengers can also enjoy some light exercise by walking the 20-minute Cardio Trails around the terminals before taking off.
  • If you’re looking for a way to relax before your flight from Washington, passengers have access to a private meditation room at BWI Marshall Airport. This space is located behind the Delta ticket counter on the side closest to the D/E security checkpoint.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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

Nonstop departures

Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Thursday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Friday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +15 more

ANA, Air Canada, +16 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +13 more

ANA, Air Canada, +14 more

Thursday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +16 more

ANA, Air Canada, +17 more

Sunday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +15 more

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

 
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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago? 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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DeltaOverall score based on 10966 reviews
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

10.0 ExcellentKellie, Apr 2024ANC - SEA
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Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Our flight was delayed in Atlanta. The staff could have gave us an explanation for the delay and how long it would be.

I liked the ease of checking in, luggage check in, wheel chair assistance, boarding and flight.

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.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

Flight was OK. Seats were good no cell phone charges on the plane no TVs or entertainment.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/13Mon
nonstopFrontier
2h 03mBWI-MDW
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5/17Fri
nonstopFrontier
1h 59mBWI-MDW
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5/18Sat
1 stopSpirit Airlines
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$53
5/7Tue
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18h 54mBWI-ORD
$54
5/28Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 12mDCA-ORD
$80
5/28Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
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2h 14mBWI-ORD
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5/26Sun
1 stopDelta
3h 41mBWI-MDW
$88
5/26Sun
1 stopDelta
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$88
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2h 14mBWI-ORD
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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
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$152
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$186
4/30Tue
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5/7Tue
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16h 20mORD-BWI
$224
5/1Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 16mBWI-ORD
5/4Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 48mORD-BWI
$361
5/1Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 16mBWI-ORD
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 07mORD-BWI
$369
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 50mIAD-ORD
5/1Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 00mORD-IAD
$387
4/29Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 11mIAD-ORD
5/13Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 52mORD-IAD
$390
4/30Tue
multi-stopDelta
3h 31mBWI-MDW
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 46mMDW-BWI
$439
4/30Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 26mBWI-ORD
5/2Thu
multi-stopDelta
5h 04mORD-BWI
$439

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Flights to Chicago

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Chicago - Washington, D.C.

Cabin classes:

$577
$598
$583
$38

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

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$7481h 59m
Trains$22917h 56m
Buses$14427h 48m