Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
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Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
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October 14 - October 21
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$129
$88
Round trip
October 27 - October 28
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$135
$92
Round trip
October 14 - October 27
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$116
$93
Round trip
October 14 - October 28
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$116
$93
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October 28 - November 18
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$116
$95
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October 27 - November 18
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$115
$95
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October 13 - October 14
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$133
$95
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October 13 - October 21
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$125
$95
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October 13 - October 27
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$116
$95
Round trip
October 13 - October 28
ORD - Washington, D.C.
$114
$95
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
How much is a round trip from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Regular price: $100 - $193
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is typically between $100 and $193. The current lowest deal is $88 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.
now $88
Low $100
High $193
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington is November, with a median price of $118. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $348. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
November
Flights from $118
May
Flights from $348
Direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
United Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Tue, Jun 30
MDW - Washington, D.C.
Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)
$350
$207
One-way
Tue, Jun 30
MDW - Washington, D.C.
Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)
$389
$217
One-way
Tue, Jun 30
MDW - Washington, D.C.
Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)
$388
$217
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
MDW - Washington, D.C.
Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
$333
$197
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
MDW - Washington, D.C.
Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
$333
$197
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
MDW - Washington, D.C.
Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$345
$207
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Nov 13 - Nov 15
$500 → $210
58%
Nov 5 - Nov 8
$500 → $230
54%
Jul 1 - Jul 4
$410 → $216
47%
Jul 8 - Jul 14
$369 → $177
52%
Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Chicago - Washington, D.C. route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level, with a median price of $214.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in November for the best prices.
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $118.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 4h 14m on average.
The typical direct flight duration from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
63.1% of deals are direct flights.
63.1% of recent flight deals for this route are direct, with 2 direct airlines available.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest recent direct flight at $88.
Frontier Airlines had a recent direct flight deal for $88 from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route.
Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. appear frequently.
Chicago main airports to depart from
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago, with prices starting from $88.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).
💸 Flights from ~$88
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport provides another option for flights to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).
💸 Flights from ~$173
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for your trip to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~110 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).
💸 Flights from ~$171
Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at
Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)
BWI is a good choice for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for budget-conscious travelers.
📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$88
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
DCA is a convenient option for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for travelers seeking proximity.
📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$176
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
IAD is a suitable arrival airport for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. with international connections.
📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$171
Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.
📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak rail)
💸 Flights from ~$141
Richmond International (RIC)
Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. metro area, offering a strong domestic network.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$208
Harrisburg International (MDT)
Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in the northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland with reliable service.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$223
Norfolk International (ORF)
Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety with good flight availability to major East Coast hubs.
📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$208
Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)
Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal experience.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$270
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$1,148
$621
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74% AI deal score
$618
$477
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$477
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Washington, D.C., United States
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Washington, D.C., United States
74% AI deal score
$1,142
$655
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$1,231
$668
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$687
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$584
$459
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$459
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$459
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$588
$459
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Washington, D.C., United States
74% AI deal score
$643
$459
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Washington, D.C., United States
73% AI deal score
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$477
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Washington, D.C., United States
73% AI deal score
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73% AI deal score
$1,037
$655
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$1,209
$687
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$1,300
$747
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$633
$459
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Washington, D.C., United States
72% AI deal score
$1,079
$698
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$1,212
$724
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$1,111
$721
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$1,487
$1,063
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$1,111
$753
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Washington, D.C., United States
68% AI deal score
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$477
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68% AI deal score
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$527
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Washington, D.C., United States
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$459
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