Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, Southwest or Delta?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $320 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $335 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago take?

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Nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. generally make it to Chicago in 1h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 593 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Chicago per day?

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Each day, there are between 40 and 50 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 14m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 326 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Chicago per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 40 and 50 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 14m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 326 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago was $89 for a one-way ticket and $184 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

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A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

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Washington, D.C. and Chicago are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (163 flights per week), American Airlines (81 flights per week), and Southwest (79 flights per week).

Question 8

Which airlines fly most frequently between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. and Chicago are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (163 flights per week), American Airlines (81 flights per week), and Southwest (79 flights per week).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) and 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight route.

Question 12

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 6:00 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:29 am.

Question 13

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago jets off at 10:40 pm and lands at 11:59 pm.

Question 14

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $29 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

Question 15

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $29 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

Question 16

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route.

Question 18

Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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

Question 19

On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How do I get downtown from Chicago O’Hare Airport?

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There are a few public transport options available, including the CTA Blue Line “L” train, which is a 24-hour rapid transit service between the airport and downtown Chicago. Metra’s North Central Service commuter train has a weekday service connecting Union Station to the north central suburbs, while Pace buses (250 and 330) offer regular services downtown from Chicago O’Hare ATS Station in remote Parking Lot E.

Question 21

I’m traveling with a baby. What facilities are available at the airports in Washington and Chicago?

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If you’re traveling with a baby or infant, BWI Marshall Airport has lactation stations located in each concourse. Rocking chairs can also be found around the terminal. At Chicago O’Hare in Illinois, Mother’s Rooms allow parents to feed and change infants in a private, comfortable environment.

Question 22

Are there any pet relief areas at Baltimore-Washington International Airport?

Accepted Answer

If you’re traveling with pets or service animals, there are two convenient pet relief areas at BWI Airport, located past the security checkpoint.

Question 23

What is the closest hotel to Chicago O’Hare Airport?

Accepted Answer

The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel is within walking distance of the domestic terminals. Facilities include comfortable guest rooms, conference facilities, a barber shop, a fitness center, and a number of restaurants.

Question 24

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $393 and $377 respectively.

Question 25

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $272 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $393 and $377 respectively.

Question 26

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

Question 27

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 28

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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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 with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

Question 29

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

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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 from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 30

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $179.

Question 31

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Atlanta (ATL) is the top choice – 67% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 32

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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If you prefer a quick connection, Charlotte (CLT) often has the shortest layovers from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, with an average of 0h 43m.

Question 33

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Detroit (DTW) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 3h 41m.

Question 34

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

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There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 35

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 36

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago were found on United Airlines ($184) and Southwest ($184).

Question 37

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago were found on United Airlines ($184) and Southwest ($184).

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago costs $163 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

Question 39

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

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago costs $163 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 6% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

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 $356 on average.

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

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 $356 on average.

Question 44

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Chicago from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $200 and $352 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $184 on American Airlines (Sep 11-Sep 14).

Question 45

What are the most popular airlines flying to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Chicago is United Airlines, followed by American Airlines and Southwest.

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