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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 47 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
Distance
982 km
Direct Flight Time
1 46
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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Find the best flight from Chicago to Washington  

Every day between Chicago and Washington, 40 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, JAL, Alaska Airlines, 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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1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
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Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House, an IHG Hotel

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