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        Chicago - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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        Chicago - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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        Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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        Chicago - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 20:58
        2h 1m
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        DCA 23:59
        Chicago - Washington D.C. | Sat, Aug 22 | American Airlines
        US$90 US$129
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Cheapest airlines flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Chicago to Washington D.C., including United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Chicago to Washington D.C. Flight Details

The distance between Chicago and Washington D.C. is about 957.18 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Washington D.C. is around 1 hour 56 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$90
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance957.18 km
Average flight time1 hour 56 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Chicago to Washington D.C., based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. is September, with an average price of US$205; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to US$340.

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    Cheapest
  • US$225
    Jul
  • US$211
    Aug
  • US$205
    Sep
  • US$227
    Oct
  • US$210
    Nov
  • US$220
    Dec
  • US$340
    Jan
  • US$289
    Feb
  • US$269
    Mar
  • US$226
    Apr
  • US$243
    May
  • US$305
    Jun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: United Airlines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 56 minutes to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C..
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 227 flight per week flying from Chicago to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA482 (07:23) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2398 (10:25)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Aug 22, with one-way flights priced at just US$90.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with O'Hare International Airport to Dulles International Airport (ORD-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chicago to Washington D.C., with fares starting at US$150.

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Jetblue Airways
US$167
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Delta Air Lines
US$207
Delta Air Lines
American Airlines
US$241
American Airlines
United Airlines
US$291
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

Total flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Chicago to Washington D.C., with 152 flights per week.

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Air New Zealand
135
Air New Zealand
American Airlines
66
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Air Canada
54
Air Canada
British Airways
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How many flights fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Washington D.C. within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

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Tue
382
Wed
384
Thu
455
Fri
386
Sat
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.