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$104 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

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Cheapest round-trip
$236
Typical prices: $260-$529
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ORD - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $181-$410
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Sat 8/1Mon 8/3
ORD - DCA • Non-stop
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Southwest free carry-on beats extras-focused upgrades on this short Chicago–D.C. route.
United Economy Plus adds legroom; American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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10:40 pm - 12:49 pm
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DCA
13h 09m
1 stop
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6:30 am - 11:47 am
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ORD
6h 17m
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$236Multiple Airlines
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6:35 am - 11:35 am
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DCA
4h 00m
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1:00 pm - 5:50 pm
DCA
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MDW
5h 50m
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$236Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Jul 30
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6:30 am - 9:24 am
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ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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BWI
7h 29m
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18h 08m
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$237Frontier
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DCA
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2h 37mnonstop
$237American Airlines
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$238Delta
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5h 19m
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$239Frontier
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2h 14mnonstop
$243United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. departing in September.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. costs $197 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Baltimore (BWI). However, over the past month, flights between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Baltimore (BWI) were, on average, 13% cheaper than other Chicago-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

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

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

When flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $719 and $556 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $367, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Reagan Washington National Airport

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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. was $104 for a one-way ticket and $236 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 oneworld 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., Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $298 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $353 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $186 or less one-way and $336 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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Direct departures

Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
MDW - BDL
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OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

The flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but this was an evening flight, so it comes as no surprise. This flight came a good 1.5 days ahead of hurricane Helene which was still far out in the gulf. However, the flight never removed the seated buckle light. The staff announced from the beginning that due to the bad weather (I suppose the hurricane a day and a half away) they would have to do an abbreviated service with water and a snack. I am fine with their water and snack offering, but this was one of the smoothest flights I've had in years. If Southwest believes a flight like this requires everyone to remain seated, then all of their flights should remain buckled for the entire flight. I cannot help but wonder if things like this are a sneaky way to cut back on expenses since the airline is currently under a lot of pressure to reduce costs.

Although the flight was delayed, but the crew was amazing. They did the best they could to make the time enjoyable.

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

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

Hydraulic leak caused the flight to be cancelled. Auto system scheduled us on a 3 am flight. Wevhsedvrebook on the app and hit schedules later in the afternoon. Our luggage per gate and ticket agent would be rescanned and put in our new flight. Did not happen. Our luggage stayed in hsv. Baggage claim in wash dc unable to help. We filed a claim. Several emails about our luggage were in conflict with one another. Called as baggage and was on hold 30 minutes. Oscar said one of 2 was out fir delivery then cancelled. About 45 minutes later both pieces were delivered. Their system is suspect

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Perfect flight. Efficient boarding, on time take off and early arrival. Generally smooth flight.

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

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Crew was kind of grumpy and there was no beverage service at all. Sodas were $4. Disappointing.

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

The worst. We never made our connection and they did absolutely nothing to help us at the airport.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

I didn’t have enough time to catch my connecting flight and had to use a different Airline. I will be requesting a refund.

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

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$6001h 50m
Trains$24818h 53m
Buses$12915h 49m