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$70 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago Midway Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Midway departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Midway (WAS-MDW)

 
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 Midway 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 Midway

Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 23
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7:54 pm - 9:00 pmBWI-MDW
2h 06mnonstop
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10:49 am - 5:42 pmMDW-BWI
5h 53m1 stop
$108Frontier
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Sat, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 16
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4:37 pm - 10:47 pmBWI-MDW
7h 10m1 stop
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12:30 pm - 3:27 pmMDW-BWI
1h 57mnonstop
$109Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
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7:54 pm - 9:00 pmBWI-MDW
2h 06mnonstop
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5:28 pm - 10:20 amMDW-BWI
15h 52m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 22
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6:00 am - 7:00 amDCA-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
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5:35 pm - 11:25 pmMDW-DCA
4h 50m1 stop
$143Southwest
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 22
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3:10 pm - 4:10 pmDCA-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
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7:40 am - 4:15 pmMDW-DCA
7h 35m2 stops
$148Southwest
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
9:40 pm - 10:40 pmDCA-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
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8:00 pm - 10:45 pmMDW-DCA
1h 45mnonstop
$149Southwest
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Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 27
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 8:55 pmBWI-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
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9:30 am - 12:20 pmMDW-BWI
1h 50mnonstop
$158Southwest
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 12:28 pmDCA-MDW
3h 43m1 stop
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10:40 am - 5:17 pmMDW-DCA
5h 37m1 stop
$197Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 8
Delta Logo
6:19 am - 8:40 amDCA-MDW
3h 21m1 stop
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6:23 pm - 10:59 pmMDW-DCA
3h 36m1 stop
$257Delta
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:40 amDCA-MDW
3h 40m1 stop
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1:08 pm - 6:59 pmMDW-DCA
4h 51m1 stop
$267Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
DCA is conveniently close to downtown D.C. for quick access.
From MDW, use the CTA Orange Line to reach downtown fast.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $108 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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BWI-MDW
Cheapest • 41% average savings
BWI-MDW
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February
Cheapest • 30% price drop
July
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Cheapest round-trip
$108
Overall average: $188
Frontier
Mon 10/20Thu 10/23
BWI - MDW • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$114
Typical prices: $115-336
Frontier
Sun 12/14Thu 1/15
BWI - MDW • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Midway

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
DCA

DCA is conveniently close to downtown D.C., making it easy to reach via metro in under 30 minutes, ideal for quick departures.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

From MDW, take the CTA Orange Line to reach downtown Chicago in about 25-30 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Midway flights

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

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

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago Midway Airport costs $85 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 41% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Chicago Midway Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago Midway Airport, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago Midway Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago Midway 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. to Chicago Midway 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. to Chicago Midway Airport is February, where tickets cost $184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $334 and $322 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $243, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Baltimore to Chicago Midway Airport

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

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Midway based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to Chicago Midway Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago Midway Airport was $70 for a one-way ticket and $108 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Chicago Midway.

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

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago Midway Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are Southwest and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $300 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $182 and an overall rating of 5.8.

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

  • 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 Midway Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago Midway Airport 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 Midway 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 Midway Airport 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 Midway 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 Midway Airport 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 Midway Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $119 or less one-way and $205 or less round-trip.

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

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

Chicago Midway to Washington, D.C.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Midway

 
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 Washington, D.C. to Midway? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

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

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