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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from Chicago to Washington were £71 for one-way flights and for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
CHI
Destination airport IATA code
WAS
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
2 hours 50 mins

Washington DCA Flight Information

Traveling From
Chicago
Origin Airport IATA Code
CHI
Traveling To
Washington
Destination Airport IATA Code
WAS
Number of Airlines Serving
10
Available Airlines
Delta, American Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways
Distance
982 km
Direct Flight Time
1 45
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Chicago and Washington?
Now all you have to do is choose which carrier and which airports to use. Among other airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights on the ORD to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) route. Travelling between ORD and Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall) is another alternative available with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Chicago to Washington?
Expect to be sitting in your seat for at least 1 hour and 45 minutes when jetsetting from Chicago to Washington. But this journey of 610 miles usually takes around 1 hour and 53 minutes. No matter how long your flight is, you won’t need to stop anywhere, so you’ll have extra time to enjoy your holiday.
What are the best airports for Chicago to Washington flights?
If you’re curious about how to travel from Chicago to Washington, here are the routes that are flown the most often:

  • Midway Airport to Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.) - 101 flights per week
  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O’Hare Intl.) to Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) - 96 flights per week
  • ORD to BWI - 81 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Washington?
With numerous airlines providing flights from Chicago to Washington, finding one that’ll suit your travel needs will be a piece of cake. These carriers are among the most in demand:

  • United Airlines with 486 flights every month.
  • Southwest Airlines with 464 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 321 flights every month.
  • Delta with 317 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Chicago to Washington?
There are 14 flights which operate every day from Chicago to Washington. You might like to remember this the next time you’re dreaming about a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Chicago to Washington is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Chicago to Washington  

Every day between Chicago and Washington, 45 flights from 10 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, JAL, Emirates, Royal Jordanian, ANA, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 982 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Chicago to Washington to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Capital Hilton

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State Plaza Hotel

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3.5 out of 5
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Hotel Washington

Hotel Washington

4.5 out of 5
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