Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
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Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
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September 10 - September 17
BWI - Chicago
$104
$62
Round trip
October 15 - October 28
BWI - Chicago
$106
$65
Round trip
August 24 - August 27
BWI - Chicago
$139
$66
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August 20 - August 24
BWI - Chicago
$140
$66
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October 10 - October 14
BWI - Chicago
$123
$66
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September 24 - October 1
BWI - Chicago
$105
$66
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September 10 - October 1
BWI - Chicago
$89
$66
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October 10 - November 5
BWI - Chicago
$100
$67
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October 15 - October 29
BWI - Chicago
$106
$67
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October 17 - November 5
BWI - Chicago
$106
$67
Round trip
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Washington, D.C. to Chicago: Overview
Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Regular price: $83 - $209
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is $83 to $209. The current lowest deal is $65 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 10-Sep 17.
now $65
Low $83
High $209
The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from WAS to CHI is January, with a median price of $147. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $596. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $147
June
Flights from $596
Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
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Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Wed, Jul 22
IAD - Chicago
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chicago (RFD)
Frontier Airlines
$366
$227
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
IAD - Chicago
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chicago (RFD)
Frontier Airlines
$316
$159
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
IAD - Chicago
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chicago (RFD)
Frontier Airlines
$305
$175
One-way
Thu, Aug 6
IAD - Chicago
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$321
$175
One-way
Tue, Aug 11
BWI - Chicago
Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Chicago (ORD)
Frontier Airlines
$226
$124
One-way
Wed, Aug 12
IAD - Chicago
Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Chicago (RFD)
Frontier Airlines
$303
$162
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Aug 1 - Aug 4
$325 → $177
46%
Aug 1 - Aug 5
$325 → $177
46%
Aug 5 - Aug 8
$325 → $177
46%
Oct 25 - Oct 28
$316 → $169
47%
Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Washington, D.C. - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are below the typical level at $65.
📅 Best time to fly
October is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, with a median price of $132.
⏱️ Flight duration
Direct flights take 2h 19m
Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago typically take 2h 19m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
40% of recent fares are direct
40% of recent fares for this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers direct flights
Frontier Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago appear frequently.
Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from
Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)
Baltimore–Washington International is a great option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$65
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$176
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Washington Dulles International is a good alternative for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$159
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago from Washington, D.C.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$65
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport offers another convenient option for arriving in Chicago.
📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$166
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative for reaching the wider Chicago area.
📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$185
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail or car)
💸 Flights from ~$196
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International provides a robust domestic network with both legacy and low-cost airlines.
📍 ~245 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$209
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional is a reliable regional hub with efficient operations and good amenities for travelers.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$258
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International is the geographically closest alternative, offering convenient access to the Chicago metro area.
📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$158
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International offers multiple cabin classes and solid connectivity for eastern domestic destinations.
📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$240
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