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£34 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. departing on 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. (CHI-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Fri, 22 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
Spirit Airlines Logo
20:12 - 09:10ORD-BWI
11h 58m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
06:37 - 19:07BWI-ORD
13h 30m1 stop
£107Spirit Airlines
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Sat, 6 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:55ORD-BWI
1h 55mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 07:30BWI-ORD
2h 15mdirect
£122United Airlines
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Fri, 19 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Southwest Logo
13:50 - 16:55ORD-BWI
2h 05mdirect
Southwest Logo
10:35 - 11:50BWI-ORD
2h 15mdirect
£128Southwest
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Thu, 4 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
Southwest Logo
13:50 - 16:55ORD-BWI
2h 05mdirect
Southwest Logo
11:30 - 12:45BWI-ORD
2h 15mdirect
£134Southwest
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Sat, 25 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Delta Logo
11:23 - 17:17ORD-BWI
4h 54m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 09:23BWI-ORD
4h 23m1 stop
£149Delta
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Tue, 26 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
JetBlue Logo
08:40 - 15:08ORD-DCA
5h 28m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
10:00 - 17:54DCA-ORD
8h 54m1 stop
£154JetBlue
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Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
JetBlue Logo
14:20 - 22:57ORD-DCA
7h 37m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
06:05 - 13:23DCA-ORD
8h 18m1 stop
£157JetBlue
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Mon, 25 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Delta Logo
17:00 - 23:17ORD-BWI
5h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:23 - 16:13BWI-ORD
4h 50m1 stop
£164Delta
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Thu, 23 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Sun Country Air Logo
19:45 - 11:36ORD-BWI
14h 51m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
12:20 - 17:08BWI-ORD
5h 48m1 stop
£166Sun Country Air
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Tue, 25 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Sun Country Air Logo
20:34 - 11:54ORD-IAD
14h 20m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
12:26 - 20:20IAD-ORD
8h 54m1 stop
£200Sun Country Air
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United First offers ample legroom with up to seven inches more than economy, enhancing comfort.


Priority Boarding puts you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Lufthansa

Economy Light offers savings for short trips without checked luggage, ideal for business travellers.


Business Class includes priority boarding and two checked bags, enhancing travel efficiency.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
ORD

O'Hare's security lines can exceed 30 minutes during peak times. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
IAD

Dulles offers a Metro connection to downtown D.C., taking about 50 minutes. It's a convenient option for city access.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. cost £88 and was between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Baltimore (BWI). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £88.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost £138 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £192 and £190 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C., you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Low seasonFebruary
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. was £45 for a one-way ticket and £142 for a return.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    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..

  • 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.?

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £97 or less one-way and £500 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Cabin class types available on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Cabin classes available on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.

Compare transportation modes for Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights£5161h 55m
Trains£18317h 25m
Buses£13822h 42m

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