How many flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are non-stop?

Historically, a significant portion of flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are non-stop. Across the trailing 90 days, 54.1% of all flights on this route were direct. For travelers who prefer connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates a strong availability of direct options for this particular route.

How many hours is the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. has a median duration of 2 hours and 2 minutes. This route covers a distance of 945 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 36 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Chicago to Washington, D.C. route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days classify this route as one with frequent price fluctuations. This suggests that monitoring prices can be beneficial for securing a good deal.

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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-29
CHI - Washington, D.C.
44% AI deal score
$104
$96
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CHI - Washington, D.C.
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$126
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2026-12-03 – 2026-12-06
CHI - Washington, D.C.
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2026-10-09 – 2026-10-23
CHI - Washington, D.C.
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2026-10-11 – 2026-10-18
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2026-11-01 – 2026-11-02
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2026-12-10 – 2026-12-14
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2026-12-03 – 2026-12-07
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Chicago to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Right now, fares for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are significantly above the typical level. Over the past 90 days, only 12% of observed fares were classified as a good price. Prices typically range from $139–$626, with a median of $259.

The flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 983 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey.

A typical journey from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes about 2h 2m. This median duration includes both direct and connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median time is also 2h 2m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median duration of 13h 18m.

When flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once. Specifically, 54.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. For itineraries that include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., the cheapest months to fly are typically November, with a median fare of $118, followed by August at $129, and July at $137. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $79 - $201

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

The regular price range for this route is between $79 and $201. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 26-Oct 29.

now $96

Low $79

High $201

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 $111. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $622. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $111

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $622

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$298

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$428

$293

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$245

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$258

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$158

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$108

$134

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$521 → $317

39%

2 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 25

$363 → $245

33%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$423 → $306

28%

3 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 16

$350 → $235

33%

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 at $259.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $118 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 2m

The typical direct flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes 2 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

About 54.1% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $96

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $96 from Chicago O Hare International to Baltimore–Washington International.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting from $66.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$66

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

BWI is a good option for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., offering potentially lower fares.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$67

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, but is a significant distance from D.C.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$136

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

77% AI deal score

$1,581

$776

Save $805

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked in this window was $251. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $993. Even booking 28-59 days ahead saw an average price of $266, indicating that earlier booking is generally more economical.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. has been around $139. This figure represents the lower end of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route was $259, with 75% of prices falling below $626. Travelers aiming for the most economical options should target fares at or below the $139 threshold.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $118. August and July also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $129 and $137 respectively. These months stand out as more affordable compared to the annual median price of $259 for this route. Planning your trip during these times can lead to significant savings.

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Chicago to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

The flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 983 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $79 - $201

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

The regular price range for this route is between $79 and $201. The current lowest deal is $96 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 26-Oct 29.

now $96

Low $79

High $201

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $111

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $622

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

American Airlines

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (MDW) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$298

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$428

$293

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$245

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$258

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$206

$158

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Washington, D.C.

Chicago (ORD) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$108

$134

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$521 → $317

39%

2 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 25

$363 → $245

33%

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$423 → $306

28%

3 nights

Feb 13 - Feb 16

$350 → $235

33%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.