Question 1

How long does a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 593 miles separating Chicago to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 45m.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Chicago and Washington, D.C. per day?

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Each day, there are between 39 and 50 direct flights that take off from Chicago and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 2h 00m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 325 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Chicago and Washington, D.C. per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 39 and 50 direct flights that take off from Chicago and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 2h 00m. The most common departure time is 06:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 325 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. was £66 for a one-way ticket and £109 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Chicago and Washington, D.C. are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (162 flights per week), American Airlines (81 flights per week), and Southwest (79 flights per week).

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Chicago and Washington, D.C. are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (162 flights per week), American Airlines (81 flights per week), and Southwest (79 flights per week).

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 05:00 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 07:45.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. jets off at 21:42 and lands at 00:47.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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There are direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is September, where tickets cost £208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £297 and £291 respectively.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is September, where tickets cost £208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £297 and £291 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

How often are flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. historically see delays in approximately 22% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 132 minutes.

Question 19

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

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Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 21% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 20

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 21

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. were found on Frontier (£109) and United Airlines (£131).

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C. were found on Frontier (£109) and United Airlines (£131).

Question 26

What is the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. costs £23 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 94% cheaper than other Chicago-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Baltimore (BWI).

Question 27

What is the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. costs £23 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 94% cheaper than other Chicago-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Baltimore (BWI).

Question 28

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 29

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Question 30

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago usually cost between £131 and £241 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £109 on Frontier (16 Sept–19 Sept).

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