Washington, DC to Chicago, IL Flights

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Overview: Washington, DC to Chicago, IL flight

Flights from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $59 (€52) if you book in advance.
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
Distance
594 miles (956 km)
Average flight duration
2h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
$59 (€52)
Flights per day
38
Direct flights
19
Airlines
4
Fastest flight
2h 5m
Cheapest month to travel
February
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

The cheapest flights from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Dec 09

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
United
07:52AM2h13
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
09:05AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
United
05:00PM2h13
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
06:13PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
United
03:30PM2h13
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
04:43PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
United
10:16PM2h04
Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
11:20PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
United
08:30AM2h13
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
09:43AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers

Washington, DC to Chicago, IL flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Monday, December 9
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
American Airlines
AA1439
05:00AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)4h49 08:49AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2841
05:05AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)4h44 08:49AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA1891
06:00AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)4h43 09:43AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2903
06:00AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h20 07:20AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA2758
06:13AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)5h18 10:31AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA1793
06:30AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h12 07:42AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA3194
06:45AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)4h46 10:31AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2304
06:59AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h28 08:27AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
UA3475
07:00AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)6h04 12:04PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA1273
07:52AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h13 09:05AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1412
08:15AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)4h41 11:56AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA587
08:18AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)4h46 12:04PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA599
08:20AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)2h14 09:34AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1348
08:21AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)4h25 11:46AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA2201
08:30AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h13 09:43AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
UA3548
08:50AM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)4h11 12:01PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA1200
09:43AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h20 11:03AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA455
10:10AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)2h12 11:22AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
UA3544
10:30AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h25 11:55AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1834
11:30AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h12 12:42PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
AA4525
11:46AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)4h25 03:11PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA489
11:59AM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h22 01:21PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
AA4409
12:34PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)4h44 04:18PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
Republic Airlines
UA3516
12:40PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)4h59 04:39PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
Republic Airlines
UA3462
12:55PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)5h01 04:56PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA2330
01:00PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h13 02:13PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA2331
01:05PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)2h14 02:19PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA1495
01:41PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)4h58 05:39PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
Republic Airlines
UA3470
02:00PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h25 03:25PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA1682
02:44PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h25 04:09PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1888
03:30PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h13 04:43PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
Republic Airlines
AA4396
04:45PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)4h20 08:05PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
United
UA2016
05:00PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h13 06:13PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA2497
05:20PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)2h14 06:34PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA590
05:25PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)2h13 06:38PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA2182
05:30PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)5h12 09:42PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2260
05:43PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)4h59 09:42PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA2959
05:59PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h25 07:24PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA2148
06:00PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h14 07:14PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1685
07:00PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h14 08:14PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
American Airlines
AA365
07:56PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)5h17 12:13AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA3273
08:16PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)4h57 12:13AM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)1 transfer
American Airlines
AA1630
08:45PM Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)2h23 10:08PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect
United
UA1738
10:16PM Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)2h04 11:20PM O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)0 transfersDirect

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

The best time to book your flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is 77 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Washington, DC to Chicago, IL route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL 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 Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.

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The fastest flights from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Dec 09

Fastest Journey

2 h 4 m

Average

3 h 27 m

Flights per day

44

Distance

956 km

Of the 44 flights that leave Washington, DC for Chicago, IL every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
United
10:16PM2h04
Dulles International Airport, VA (IAD)
11:20PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
United
06:30AM2h12
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
07:42AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
United
11:30AM2h12
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
12:42PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
United
10:10AM2h12
Baltimore/Washington International Airport, MD (BWI)
11:22AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4521One-way
0 transfers
United
07:52AM2h13
Ronald Reagan National Airport, VA (DCA)
09:05AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4071One-way
0 transfers

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

Travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL from $108 (€96) with Omio’s flight partners American Airlines, United and Sky West Airlines! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

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 from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.

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

  • Average Duration: 2 h 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: $108

FAQs: Washington, DC to Chicago, IL Flight

FAQs: Take a flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL 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 Washington, DC to Chicago, IL.
FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $59 (€52) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is $164 (€146); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Washington, DC to Chicago, IL flight travel time is 2 h 5 min   for the 593 mile (956 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL leaves at 11: 55 PM.
Yes, there are 19 direct flights a day from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL with American Airlines or United. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct flights.
For the trip from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL you can take a flight with American Airlines or United. Be sure to check out all possible airlines that offer services between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The cheapest month for a flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is February.
You have options as you can travel to Chicago, IL from Washington, DC 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular airports from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

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

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