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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:02 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:57 am.

The flight takes about 2h 02m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 02m, covering 593 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. range from $266 to $454, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $266 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 76% above the $329 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $200 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $333 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. flights are:

• United Airlines: 79% on time
• Southwest: 77% on time
• American Airlines: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 78% 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. flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 2%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $146 to $1,119. 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. route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Washington, D.C. is around $146 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 03m. Recent bus fares are around $140, with a trip time of about 16h 35m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 5% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 14+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), with arrivals available at Washington, D.C. area airports such as Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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. route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 58m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $301 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $430, a difference of $129.

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 38m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 04m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Washington, D.C. 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. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Washington, D.C. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.