Chicago, IL to Washington, DC Flights

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Overview: Chicago, IL to Washington, DC flight

Flights from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $60 (€55) but you can travel from only $56 (€51) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $56 (€51)
Distance
594 miles (956 km)
Average flight duration
1h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
$60 (€55)
Flights per day
27
Direct flights
18
Airlines
6
Fastest flight
1h 46m
Cheapest month to travel
September
First flight
05:00
Last flight
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $56 (€51)

The cheapest flights from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Republic AirlinesUA3415
07:40PM2h07
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
10:47PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
UnitedUA1097
11:15AM2h00
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
02:15PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
American AirlinesAA2345
08:05AM1h51
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
10:56AMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
UnitedUA2431
01:15PM1h58
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
04:13PMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
UnitedUA1531
06:00PM1h59
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
08:59PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4271One-way
0 transfers

Chicago, IL to Washington, DC flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Thursday, January 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
American Airlines
AA523
American AirlinesAA523
06:00AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h55 08:55AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1077
UnitedUA1077
06:30AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)2h02 09:32AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA1854
American AirlinesAA1854
06:30AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h05 11:35AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA1784
American AirlinesAA1784
07:00AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)5h01 01:01PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)1 transfer
Republic Airlines
UA3668
Republic AirlinesUA3668
07:10AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)3h45 11:55AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)1 transfer
Republic Airlines
UA3654
Republic AirlinesUA3654
07:30AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)2h13 10:43AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
United
UA286
UnitedUA286
07:30AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)3h22 11:52AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2345
American AirlinesAA2345
08:05AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h51 10:56AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
AA4516
Republic AirlinesAA4516
08:20AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h57 11:17AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)0 transfersDirect
United
UA2490
UnitedUA2490
08:50AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h58 11:48AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1414
UnitedUA1414
09:00AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h59 11:59AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
UA3447
Republic AirlinesUA3447
10:15AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)2h06 01:21PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA2080
American AirlinesAA2080
10:28AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)5h07 04:35PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2080
American AirlinesAA2080
10:28AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h31 03:59PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
United
UA2428
UnitedUA2428
10:50AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)2h01 01:51PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1097
UnitedUA1097
11:15AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)2h00 02:15PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA1200
American AirlinesAA1200
11:40AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h50 02:30PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA2610
American AirlinesAA2610
11:53AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h02 04:55PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2966
American AirlinesAA2966
12:25PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h34 05:59PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
United
UA752
UnitedUA752
12:45PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h52 03:37PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
United
UA2431
UnitedUA2431
01:15PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h58 04:13PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA1637
American AirlinesAA1637
01:35PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h54 04:29PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA326
American AirlinesAA326
01:54PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)5h03 07:57PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)1 transfer
United
UA2640
UnitedUA2640
02:00PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h59 04:59PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
United
UA664
UnitedUA664
03:00PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h59 05:59PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
United
UA2451
UnitedUA2451
03:51PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h52 06:43PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA533
American AirlinesAA533
03:59PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h31 09:30PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA1577
American AirlinesAA1577
04:02PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h55 06:57PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA627
American AirlinesAA627
04:30PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h45 10:15PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
Republic Airlines
AA4740
Republic AirlinesAA4740
05:35PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h35 11:10PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA3262
American AirlinesAA3262
05:35PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)5h10 11:45PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
United
UA1583
UnitedUA1583
05:50PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h58 08:48PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1531
UnitedUA1531
06:00PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h59 08:59PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
AA4416
Republic AirlinesAA4416
06:00PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)2h03 09:03PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)0 transfersDirect
United
UA444
UnitedUA444
06:08PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h53 09:01PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA689
American AirlinesAA689
06:30PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h15 11:45PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA689
American AirlinesAA689
06:30PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)4h48 12:18AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA1961
American AirlinesAA1961
07:17PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h58 10:15PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
UA3415
Republic AirlinesUA3415
07:40PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)2h07 10:47PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA903
American AirlinesAA903
08:25PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h55 11:20PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1023
UnitedUA1023
09:05PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1h54 11:59PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC?

The best time to book your flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is 28 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Chicago, IL to Washington, DC route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC.

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The fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC

Showing times and prices for Jan 16

Fastest Journey

1 h 50 m

Average

2 h 54 m

Flights per day

41

Distance

956 km

Of the 41 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Washington, DC every day 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
American AirlinesAA1200
11:40AM1h50
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
02:30PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
American AirlinesAA2345
08:05AM1h51
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
10:56AMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA2451
03:51PM1h52
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
06:43PMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA752
12:45PM1h52
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
03:37PMRonald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
$4271One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA444
06:08PM1h53
O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
09:01PMDulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
$4271One-way
0 transfers

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Airlines: American Airlines, United and Sky West Airlines flights from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC

American Airlines, United and Sky West Airlines flights will get you from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC from $99 (€90). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best flight times and tickets for your trip.

American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your flight to Washington, DC from Chicago, IL.

American Airlines from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC flight information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 42 min
  • Cheapest Price: $108

FAQs: Chicago, IL to Washington, DC Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC hassle-free. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC.
FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC can start from as little as $60 (€55) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is $185 (€168); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is 1 h 46 min   to travel the 593 mile (956 km) long trip, with around there are 36 flights per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC leaves at 11: 55 PM.
Yes, there are 19 direct flights a day from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC with United. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
For the best Chicago, IL to Washington, DC flight to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with American Airlines, United or Republic Airlines. However, it's always good to check all possible airlines with services from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC to compare what amenities they may offer.
The cheapest month for a flight from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Washington, DC

Chicago
Washington
The major airport for departures in Chicago is O'Hare International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at O'Hare International Airport for your trip from Chicago to Washington.
The major airport for arrivals in Washington is Ronald Reagan National Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ronald Reagan National Airport for your journey to Washington from Chicago.

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