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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

Sun, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 25
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9:57 am - 11:10 amBWI-ORD
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6:10 am - 9:02 amORD-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
$82Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 21
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9:57 am - 11:10 amBWI-ORD
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6:10 am - 9:02 amORD-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
$83Spirit Airlines
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9:59 pm - 11:20 pmBWI-ORD
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6:11 pm - 9:14 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$93Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
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9:59 pm - 11:20 pmBWI-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
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6:11 pm - 9:14 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$105Frontier
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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10:51 am - 12:05 pmBWI-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
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10:45 am - 1:48 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$139United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 27
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6:40 am - 7:40 amBWI-MDW
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11:40 am - 2:30 pmMDW-BWI
1h 50mnonstop
$139Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 23
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5:05 pm - 6:05 pmBWI-MDW
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1h 50mnonstop
$148Southwest
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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 25
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11:44 am - 1:01 pmBWI-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
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8:40 pm - 11:59 pmORD-BWI
2h 19mnonstop
$148American Airlines
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Sun, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 12
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6:15 am - 7:30 amBWI-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
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7:00 am - 10:03 amORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$149United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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3:50 pm - 5:11 pmDCA-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
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$156American Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

 
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United Airlines

Upgrade to Economy Plus for up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


Consider Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for travelers with extra luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment access.

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DCA

DCA's proximity to downtown makes it the most convenient airport in D.C., with easy Metro access for quick city connections.

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IAD

Dulles offers convenient access to the Silver Line Metro, connecting you to downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes, avoiding traffic hassles.

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ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic and offering 24-hour service.

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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.

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago cost $116 and was between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $116.

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 September, where tickets cost $210 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $273 and $273 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 $513 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$43
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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 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 $43 for a one-way ticket and $82 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 Baltimore/Washington 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 Airbus A319 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago, with Star Alliance 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 $272 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 $357 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $151 or less one-way and $236 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

 
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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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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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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

 
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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
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7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

4.0 OkayGreg, Jul 2025PDX - DEN
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The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

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

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

I've flown Spirit many times. However, they seem to be getting worse. I don't understand how the contracts with the gates at the airport works, but Spirit never seems to have a gate ready when we land. This happened again on this flight. And once again, baggage took forever to arrive at the baggage claim belt. This time it was about 45 minutes to an hour, late at night, when the airport was not crowded. On a previous trip, they lost the luggage cart and we were all waiting for about 3 hours for our luggage. Plus, I did get a deal through Kayak on a flight that was shown sold out on Spirit's site. However, by the time I added all the luggage, and didn't even pick seats, I could have taken any direct flight I wanted through Delta. I'm about done with Spirit.

I enjoyed my flight, it was pretty smooth and we landed earlier than eta.

Booked through kayak, everything seemed normal but when it came time to go, my flight ticket didn’t exist, so I had to purchase another set of tickets at the airport the day of the flight, for about double. When I reached kayaks customer service, they claimed no responsibility, and pushed me onto another 3rd party booking service, airfare assist, where I have had no luck getting any kind of help or refund. I’ve used kayak many times, but I’ll never again after I’ve been burned by this.

The flight was delayed four and half hours for paperwork on a maintenance issue. Very frustrating.

It was okay delay was long but I made it

Horrible considering I didn’t go and I bought travel insurance and I didn’t receive a refund.

While on the flight we had a delay and had to sit on the plane while maintenance fixed it. It’s ended up taking an hour and a half longer to leave than expected. I had an unruly passenger sitting behind me that vaped during the flight and was rude and loud for the majority of the flight.

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

Late, terrible communication, horrible planning of passenger seating until the literal last minute. One of the worst flying experiences of my life. Y'all suck

Both legs of the flight were changed. The day of the flight and length of the trip.

First of all, we never got on the connecting flight to Denver. They delayed our flight for two hours. If we would have gotten on that flight, we would have been stuck in Denver for 13 hours. So we re- routed our flight for a straight through flight to Oklahoma two days later. THEN, they delayed that flight for two hours. After that we were able to finally get on our flight and come home. Frontier Airlines - one of the worst airlines I have ever been on.

Terrible communication with weather delay, lost baggage, near impossible to reach customer service

My tickets got canceled on me by your site and I didn't have a flight. Then you kept sending me emails on the status of q flight I didn't have tickets for.

The delay was ridiculous because nary a word escaped from the gate attendant regarding our flight status. It was a complete joke.

I missed a flight because of a delay. I had to buy a new ticket through Southwest.

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Flight was delayed one hour. Notification to the crowd waiting near the gate was terrible…announcements were unclear and very hard to hear and therefore understand. Frontier does NOT send texts to notify, only email. The reader board over the gate itself was NEVER updated to indicate the gate had been changed. It’s like a bunch of children are running things.

I’m not gonna fly Frontier Airlines because booking is not an option. No water or food is for high price, not equipped for health emergency incompetent crew for emergency services. Cheap airline shows it is cheaper in all service categories. Boarding is the best of all airlines!

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