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Typical prices: $259-$430
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Typical prices: $137-$282
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DCA - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl (DCA-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl 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 Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:58 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 28mnonstop
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6:55 am - 9:59 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 04mnonstop
$185American Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 1:36 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:41 pm - 9:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
30h 18m1 stop Denver Intl
$188Frontier
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 10:10 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 30mnonstop
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7:55 am - 10:59 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 04mnonstop
$191American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 1:36 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 36m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
6:30 am - 4:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$191Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26
American Airlines Logo
10:14 pm - 11:36 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 22mnonstop
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2:56 pm - 6:03 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 07mnonstop
$191American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 15
Frontier Logo
1:06 pm - 12:23 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:30 am - 4:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 29m1 stop Denver Intl
$191Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 11
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 10:37 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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3:40 pm - 9:43 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$197Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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12:29 pm - 4:51 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 22m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:55 pm - 6:37 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
3h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$197Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
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6:30 am - 7:44 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 14mnonstop
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7:00 am - 9:59 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 59mnonstop
$216United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
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2:00 pm - 3:16 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 16mnonstop
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7:00 am - 9:59 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 59mnonstop
$216United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually cost between $245 and $445 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $188 on Frontier (Aug 31-Sep 1).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Saturday, 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $314 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $423 and $406 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 $360 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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$92
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Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • Are there nursing rooms at Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Yes. There are five welcoming nursing rooms accessible at the airport for nursing moms. Hand sanitizer, rocking seats, a mirror, electrical outlets, shelves, as well as changing tables for infants are among the room features. In Terminal 1, one room is situated in pre-security next to the TSA Security Checkpoint. In Terminal 2, two nursing rooms are between Gates C23-C34 and Gates B10-b22, while the other two are between Gates E46-E59.

  • Does Chicago O'Hare International Airport have lounges?

    After arriving at this airport, you can choose among many lounges where you can relax and grab something to eat. The United Club is located on Concourses B and C, while the American Airlines Admirals Club is situated on Concourses G, H, K, and L. Additionally, Terminal 2 has the Delta Sky Club.

  • How can I carry my bags through Reagan Washington National Airport?

    For travelers with large bags and who want to ease their transportation, rentable Smarte Carte luggage carts are available at Reagan Washington National Airport. Cart corrals may be found in the parking areas, on the Arrivals Level near the luggage claim carousels, as well as on Departures Level (curbside). Renting a cart can be done using cash or a credit card, and the prices are friendly.

  • Where can I get a charging station at Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Suppose you want to charge your device before your flight from Reagan Washington National Airport. In that case, there are numerous charging points for your personal computer or mobile phone throughout the airport, such as luggage claim levels, gate areas, and restaurants. You just have to look for signs with the words "power up."

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $92 for a one-way ticket and $188 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Reagan Washington National Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    When flying out of Reagan Washington National Airport you will be using Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $387 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 $351 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport from Reagan Washington National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $225 or less one-way and $328 or less round-trip.
  • For travelers traveling with their furry buddies, you might want your pet to take a moment's rest and unwind once you arrive at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and are with it. Fortunately, plenty of indoor and outdoor facilities for your pet to relieve themselves in the airport are available. There are seats, trash cans, and free trash bags in these spots.
  • If you have some additional time following your lengthy journey, you may get in a workout at the Hilton Athletic Club at Chicago O'Hare International Airport to relieve yourself. This establishment is located in Terminal 2 and features amenities such as a lap pool, steam room, and sauna. Additionally, everyone arriving at the airport may practice yoga for free at Terminal 3.
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport has one of the few aeroponic airport gardens. It is situated at Terminal 3's O'Hare Rotunda Building. Upon arrival, visitors may use the lovely garden to stretch out, relax, or get something to eat if they're hungry.
  • O'Hare International Airport in Chicago is readily connected by public transportation. The CTA Blue Line runs directly through the airport and will take you into downtown Chicago in about 40min at budget-friendly prices.
  • Suppose you have extra time before departing from Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and want a quiet place to pray. In that case, Airport Chapel is situated near the southern end of Terminal 2, opposite Dunkin Donuts, across from Gates B10–B22. The Interfaith Chapel provides visitors with a serene setting for introspection, and all people from all religions are welcome.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. 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 Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl? 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 10098 reviews
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Like the fact that the boarding was expedited. But the delay and chaos around the onboarding was not appreciated.

2.0 MediocreDarly, Aug 2026
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Like the fact that the boarding was expedited. But the delay and chaos around the onboarding was not appreciated.

The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

Almost 2 hour delay in boarding with all standing ready to board at original time. No explanation given.

Missed connection from delays and times changing multiple times and then involuntarily booked on another airline next day

The flight was delayed in 30 minute increments for a total of 4 hours and 30 minute delay. All other flights to Chicago left on time except for this one flight. If there is an issue with the inbound flight, just let customers know so they can find another flight right away, Once we got on the plane there was another 30 minute delay taking off at 10:30 at night which is very unusual that a flight wouldn't be ready to take off

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

Take this flight regularly. Every single week same thing. Departure delayed. Make up some time in the air. Land at ORD and then wait for gate in "L" concourse Terminal 3 for 30-40 min-which yields a very delayed final arrival. Plus I get to taxi around and see every runway and drive over the bridge (IFKYK) over the expressway 2-4 times in most cases. Change the sched of incoming plane/work with FAA to improve traffic flow at ORD/change the timing of these flights. Whatever it takes. But do better.

The seats were extremely cramped, with very little legroom or personal space. There was no room left in the overhead bins for a backpack, and the space under the seat in front was so limited that I could barely fit my bag underneath. Overall, the seating arrangement felt very uncomfortable and overcrowded.

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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