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$222
Typical prices: $327-$233
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BWI - MDW • 1 stop
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$225
Typical prices: $358-$172
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Wed 7/1Tue 7/7
BWI - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (WAS-CHI)

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

Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Jun 25
Frontier Logo
1:29 pm - 10:11 pm
BWI
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MDW
9h 42m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 6:01 pm
MDW
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BWI
11h 01m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Fri, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 17
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9:23 pm - 7:55 am
BWI
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ORD
11h 32m
1 stop
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1:29 pm - 11:00 pm
ORD
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BWI
8h 31m
1 stop
$222Frontier
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jul 1
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8:30 pm - 9:35 pm
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MDW
2h 05mnonstop
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7:50 am - 12:00 pm
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3h 10m
1 stop
$226Southwest
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10
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6:15 pm - 7:20 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
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7:35 pm - 10:25 pm
MDW
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BWI
1h 50mnonstop
$233Southwest
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
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7:29 am - 11:00 am
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ORD
4h 31m
1 stop
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9:42 am - 12:44 pm
ORD
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DCA
2h 02mnonstop
$233American Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
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ORD
2h 21mnonstop
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6:30 am - 9:24 am
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IAD
1h 54mnonstop
$237United Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 10
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ORD
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6:00 am - 12:46 pm
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DCA
5h 46m
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$238Delta
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 10
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ORD
6h 43m
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9:52 am - 6:27 pm
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7h 35m
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$238Delta
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2h 14mnonstop
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7:00 am - 9:59 am
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1h 59mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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1:59 pm - 3:23 pm
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2h 02mnonstop
$243American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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. to Chicago?

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. to Chicago departing in June.

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

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago costs $199 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 14% 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).

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

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Friday 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 Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, 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. to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $427 and $361 respectively.

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

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 $331 on average.

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

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. to Chicago, 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. to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$96
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago was $96 for a one-way ticket and $222 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    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 O'Hare Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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 $294 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 $273 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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.

  • 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?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $197 or less one-way and $333 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Washington to Chicago depart from three airports in the Washington, D.C. area. Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 45 miles south of downtown Washington and is served by Amtrak and the Maryland Commuter Rail, both of which offer services from Union Station to the airport. Dulles International Airport is located 26 miles from Washington in Chantilly, Virginia. Taxis and shuttle buses are the most convenient way to get to the airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Arlington County, Virginia, about 4 miles from downtown Washington. This airport is the most convenient for those staying in the heart of the city and is accessible via the Yellow or Blue Line Metro.
  • Direct flights from Washington to Chicago O’Hare International Airport are served by a number of airlines, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines. The non-stop route takes a little over two hours.
  • While you’re waiting for your flight to depart from BWI Marshall Airport in Washington, visit the Observation Gallery on the upper level before the security checkpoint. Exhibitions include a 28-foot-tall sounding rocket provided by NASA and a half-sized model of the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft. There is also a small playground and children will enjoy using the binocular viewers to have a closer look at the arriving and departing aircraft. The Sky Azure bistro serves cocktails, craft beer, and snacks.
  • It’s easy to stay active before your flight from Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Located next to gate D1, the ROAM Fitness gymnasium offers complimentary workout gear and is equipped with machines for cardio, weights, and resistance training. Passengers can also enjoy some light exercise by walking the 20-minute Cardio Trails around the terminals before taking off.
  • If you’re looking for a way to relax before your flight from Washington, passengers have access to a private meditation room at BWI Marshall Airport. This space is located behind the Delta ticket counter on the side closest to the D/E security checkpoint.

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Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

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Sunday

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Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

 
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

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

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

My flight was canceled the morning of the flight. I had to rebook a flight with a different airline that cost me $900 out of my pocket

Shut down without prior notice End up with spending lots of extra $$$

My first time experience with Spirit Air was not good at all.The reason i did not know to cancel 24Hrs before flight depature you do charge cancellation fee. It's ridiculous policy.Actually you should provide full voucher instead of charging cancellation fee. Confirmation Code# ZNVPHG Thanks Much , Rita S

That this is my second time the they cancel flights and they always wait until the last minute to let people know

Spirit is awful. Do not fly spirit. Nothing but delays, cancellations.

Nothing. We didn’t even have a pilot until one hour after our flight was set to depart and now we are waiting for a gate on a very hot packed aircraft. Spirit has lost its goddamn minds and we will never fly again. On the way down the delay went from 5 minutes to 6 hours to cancelled.

Delayed 11 hours with two being on our destinations tarmac, no compensation or refund and was told I would actually get charged a $200 cancellation fee if I decided to switch airlines for my return flight. For their inconvenience they gave a $10 meal voucher to split between two people in a airport.

Like Spirit but bad that you have to pay for water 🙃

If there are delays, it takes less than a minute for a Spirit employee to make an announcement. It’s very simple.

For a change, friendly staff at check-in and in flight.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

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

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

Everything you need to know for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Other airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.

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

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$7322h 05m
Trains$33818h 59m
Buses$16821h 28m