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$69 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare Intl departing on 10/30. 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 O'Hare Intl (WAS-ORD)

 
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 O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Washington, D.C. to O'Hare Intl

Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 6:50 pmBWI-ORD
6h 33m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 9:02 amORD-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
$116Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 8
Frontier Logo
5:06 pm - 6:28 pmBWI-ORD
2h 22mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:11 pm - 9:14 pmORD-BWI
2h 03mnonstop
$117Frontier
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
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9:59 pm - 11:20 pmBWI-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
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6:10 am - 9:02 amORD-BWI
1h 52mnonstop
Sat, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 15
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4:20 pm - 9:58 pmBWI-ORD
6h 38m1 stop
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10:25 am - 7:10 pmORD-BWI
7h 45m1 stop
Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 11:50 amBWI-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 4:55 pmORD-BWI
2h 05mnonstop
$139Southwest
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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 7:44 amBWI-ORD
2h 15mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:55 amORD-BWI
1h 55mnonstop
$158United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 13
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:13 pmDCA-ORD
2h 13mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:03 pmORD-DCA
2h 03mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
10:49 am - 12:02 pmDCA-ORD
2h 13mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:54 pm - 10:00 pmORD-DCA
2h 06mnonstop
$198American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 11:48 pmDCA-ORD
2h 03mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:42 am - 1:10 pmORD-DCA
3h 28m1 stop
$227American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 12:45 pmDCA-ORD
6h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 pmORD-DCA
11h 00m2 stops
$232Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to O'Hare Intl

 
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.
Airlines
United Airlines

Economy Plus provides extra legroom up to six inches more than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel; check restrictions like late boarding and no seat assignment.


Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing comfort on short flights.

Airports
DCA

DCA is easy to reach via the city's metro line, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown D.C.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
IAD

Dulles offers convenient public transportation via the Silver Line Metro, connecting the airport to downtown D.C. in about 50 minutes.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, ORD and IAD

Stefanie Waldek

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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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DCA

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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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to O'Hare Intl flights

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

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport costs $99 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 38% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $343 and $309 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $288 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $69 for a one-way ticket and $116 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    On your way to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll fly out from one of these Washington, D.C. airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $244 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $309 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to 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 O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from 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 O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $190 or less one-way and $267 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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