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Cheapest round-trip
$221
Typical prices: $260-$529
American Airlines
Thu 9/3Mon 9/7
ORD - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $193-$387
United Airlines
Fri 8/7Fri 8/14
ORD - DCA • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy.
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C. (ORD-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 10:58 am
ORD
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DCA
4h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:16 pm - 11:37 pm
DCA
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ORD
2h 21mnonstop
$221American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Frontier Logo
2:03 pm - 12:28 am
ORD
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IAD
9h 25m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:21 am - 7:44 pm
IAD
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ORD
11h 23m
2 stops
$221Frontier
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 5
Frontier Logo
1:50 pm - 10:55 pm
ORD
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IAD
8h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:09 pm - 12:15 pm
IAD
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ORD
19h 06m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Frontier Logo
8:52 pm - 5:14 pm
ORD
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IAD
19h 22m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:48 am - 7:53 pm
IAD
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ORD
13h 05m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 8
Delta Logo
8:48 am - 4:34 pm
ORD
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DCA
6h 46m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:57 pm
DCA
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ORD
6h 27m
1 stop
$226Delta
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 8
Delta Logo
8:05 am - 4:42 pm
ORD
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IAD
7h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
8:28 am - 2:48 pm
IAD
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ORD
7h 20m
1 stop
$226Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Frontier Logo
1:50 pm - 10:52 pm
ORD
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IAD
8h 02m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:10 am - 7:53 pm
IAD
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ORD
9h 43m
2 stops
$227Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:54 am
ORD
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DCA
1h 54mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 3:16 pm
DCA
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ORD
2h 16mnonstop
$237United Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:38 am - 4:17 pm
ORD
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DCA
5h 39m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:30 am - 11:47 am
DCA
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ORD
6h 17m
1 stop
$238JetBlue
Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 12
American Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 8:49 pm
ORD
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BWI
6h 34m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 11:52 pm
BWI
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ORD
5h 28m
1 stop
$251American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. departing in September.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. costs $177 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 14% cheaper than other Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-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 O'Hare Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost $29 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $970 and $775 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

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 $382 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C.

 
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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$101
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Airport to Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. was $101 for a one-way ticket and $221 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Chicago O'Hare Airport is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Chicago O'Hare Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $370 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $301 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $209 or less one-way and $344 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C..
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Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl 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.
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My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2026
ORD - EWR
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My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

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.

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

The flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was great the staff absolutely amazing. After that EVERYTHING WENT DOWN HILL!!! ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! WILL NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE AGAIN

I was very unhappy with the lack of communication from the cockpit. It took close to a half an hour before we took off after the doors were closed, and we got no announcements as to progress. It would be nice to get some acknowledgement of the situation and updates as to when we are taking off.

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.

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.

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.

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

I brought a ticket and car rental through Travelocity. There was no where to add a KTN. So I thought i’d add it by looking up ticket on frontier website. I tried 3 times with the frontier chat bot to add my KTN it never updated my boarding pass. So then I tried showing up early to do it in person at the airport. The first employee update my ktn in the system and gave me a new boarding pass. I was sent back by tsa to join regular line. Then I was told to add my Ktn. It would cost me $25 extra. Given the length of the cue I did pay. Congratulations! BUT I will NEVER fly frontier again. Plus the plane was very old. It had actual ashtrays and old looking tray backs. Worst travel experience ever. Im warning my friends and family not to use frontier ever.

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

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