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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 8:00 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 05m, covering 609 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. range from $279 to $490, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $279 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 65% above the $348 route average. Book 18 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 $352 for nonstop.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 3%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $197 to $1,385. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $140, which is 46% 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 averaging $71:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates averaging $70:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $453, a difference of $145.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 5h 19m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 14m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flights:

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

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