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Cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. from £69

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. departing on 17/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Easily compare return flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. by changing tabs
Delta
2 Aug
ORD17:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 50m
1 stop
BWI23:20Baltimore/Washington
4 Aug
BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington
3h 55m
1 stop
ORD08:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
21 Jun
ORD20:11Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 20m
1 stop
BWI10:31Baltimore/Washington
24 Jun
BWI22:45Baltimore/Washington
12h 16m
1 stop
ORD10:01Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun Country Air
1 Jul
ORD20:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 15m
1 stop
IAD10:57Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3 Jul
IAD11:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 41m
1 stop
ORD21:06Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
1 Jul
ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 54m
BWI09:54Baltimore/Washington
5 Jul
BWI06:30Baltimore/Washington
2h 11m
ORD07:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
1 Jul
ORD13:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 50m
1 stop
DCA19:05Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
3 Jul
DCA06:00Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 11m
ORD07:11Chicago O'Hare Intl
JetBlue
31 Oct
ORD08:38Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 11m
1 stop
DCA15:49Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2 Nov
DCA08:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 13m
1 stop
ORD13:43Chicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., view some of our deals below provided by Delta, JetBlue and Southwest
Delta
17 Aug
ORD09:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 02m
1 stop
BWI15:32Baltimore/Washington
JetBlue
18 Jun
ORD08:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 15m
1 stop
DCA14:45Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sun Country Air
13 Jun
ORD18:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 22m
1 stop
IAD12:57Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Sun Country Air
31 May
ORD20:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 17m
1 stop
IAD20:47Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5 Jun
IAD11:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 43m
1 stop
ORD19:03Chicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
25 May
ORD17:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 46m
1 stop
BWI00:43Baltimore/Washington
27 May
BWI06:10Baltimore/Washington
4h 10m
1 stop
ORD09:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
1 Jun
ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 55m
BWI09:55Baltimore/Washington
4 Jun
BWI17:44Baltimore/Washington
2h 11m
ORD18:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
Southwest
3 Jun
ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 30m
1 stop
DCA22:15Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5 Jun
DCA13:45Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 50m
1 stop
ORD22:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
JetBlue
1 Jun
ORD08:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 01m
1 stop
DCA14:41Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4 Jun
DCA13:30Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 50m
1 stop
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun Country Air
31 May
ORD20:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 17m
1 stop
IAD20:47Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7 Jun
IAD12:33Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 33m
1 stop
ORD19:06Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun Country Air flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Sun Country Air deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Sun Country Air
1 Jul
ORD20:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 15m
1 stop
IAD10:57Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3 Jul
IAD11:25Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 41m
1 stop
ORD21:06Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun Country Air
10 Jul
ORD17:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 17m
1 stop
IAD11:17Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12 Jul
IAD20:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 39m
1 stop
ORD20:39Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun Country Air
13 Jun
ORD18:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 22m
1 stop
IAD12:57Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
16 Jun
IAD08:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 10m
1 stop
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

Delta flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
2 Aug
ORD17:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 50m
1 stop
BWI23:20Baltimore/Washington
4 Aug
BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington
3h 55m
1 stop
ORD08:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
10 Jul
ORD17:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 10m
1 stop
BWI23:25Baltimore/Washington
21 Jul
BWI06:00Baltimore/Washington
3h 55m
1 stop
ORD08:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
28 Aug
ORD10:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 46m
1 stop
IAD17:21Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1 Sept
IAD06:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 24m
1 stop
ORD11:24Chicago O'Hare Intl

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

April. The cheapest time of year to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chicago is April. The most expensive is June.

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Washington, D.C.?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Tuesday. The most expensive is usually Friday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

In the afternoon. Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 16% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Baltimore/Washington. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Baltimore/Washington for the best Chicago - Washington, D.C. flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

60 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is approximately 60 days to departure

How many flights depart from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

The number of flights available between Chicago and Washington, D.C. is 60 per day as of May 2024. The most frequent departure time is 07:00, with 43% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on average per week?

As of May 2024, there are 426 flights per week flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight.

Cheap Chicago to Washington, D.C. (CHI to WAS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Best price found

£69

Fastest flight time

1h 49m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Chicago in the past 72 hours is £69. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £139.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 49m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    At 1h 49m, choosing to opt for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for this trip as opposed to a train from Chicago to Washington, D.C. or a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. can save you time on travel.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Planning to book a bus from Chicago to Washington, D.C. can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus. You can search prices for a flight from Chicago starting at £139 to Washington, D.C. or a train from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starting at £197 if that is your preferred method of transportation.

  • How far is Chicago to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is 593.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 49m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for you.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Washington, D.C. from Chicago on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Chicago and Washington, D.C. by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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Choose the best way to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Buses

19h 25m
£81 one-way£136 return
Direct · from £136

Distance to city centre

DF80.6 mi
ZWU1.7 mi

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Chicago to Washington, D.C. Buses

Trains

17h 25m
£68 one-way£242 return
Direct · from £242

Distance to city centre

9LX1.0 mi

Find Trains

Chicago to Washington, D.C. Trains

Flights

1h 50m
£69 one-way£139 return

No transfers

Distance to city centre

BWI8.5 mi

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