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

The duration of a direct flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. is typically 1h 55m . The journey crosses a distance of 593 miles.

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

Each day, there are between 44 and 53 direct flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 15m. The most common departure time is 15:00 and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 354 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago was £78 for a one-way ticket and £141 for a return.

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

Washington, D.C. and Chicago are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (168 flights per week), American Airlines (104 flights per week), and Southwest (78 flights per week).

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 05:54 and will be landing in Chicago at 07:25.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago jets off at 22:47 and lands at 00:01.

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

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

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

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route.

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

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is January , where tickets cost £221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £296 and £284 respectively.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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 Chicago with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

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 Chicago from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are First and Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago were found on Frontier (£141) and United Airlines (£224).

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago costs £285 on the route between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) . Over the past month, this route was, on average, 16% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure , which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Yes , flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £274 on average.

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now. Flights to Chicago from Washington, D.C. usually cost between £162 and £279 in November. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £141 on Frontier (13 Nov–16 Nov).

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How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago? This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago departing in November.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route? Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.: The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago costs £285 on the route between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 16% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Baltimore (BWI) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago is January, where tickets cost £221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £296 and £284 respectively.
Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. to Chicago? The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.: Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £274 on average.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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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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What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago was £78 for a one-way ticket and £141 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
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 Chicago with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
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 Chicago from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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