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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:33 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 11:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 2h 03m, covering 594 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from $274 to $453, with an average of $333 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 66% above the $333 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $147 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $335 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 77% on time
• Southwest: 77% on time
• American Airlines: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $198 to $1,576. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 11m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $291 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $113.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 4h 38m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 19m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.