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$73+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — ORD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:00 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop20h 25m
Frontier
Thu 3/54:16 pm
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop28h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$173
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:00 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 19m
Frontier
Mon 4/132:29 pm
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/256:00 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop16h 50m
Frontier
Mon 4/2710:55 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop29h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$181
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/301:59 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop20h 51m
Frontier
Sun 5/310:55 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop25h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/251:00 pm
DCA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 am
ORD
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:59 pm
DCA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 3/37:48 pm
ORD
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$198
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/181:59 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop20h 51m
Frontier
Mon 4/2010:55 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop29h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$201
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:00 pm
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/510:00 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$206
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:00 am
DCA
-
ORD
1 stop6h 59m
JetBlue
Tue 3/310:00 am
ORD
-
DCA
1 stop7h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/26$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:00 pm
DCA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 2/217:40 pm
ORD
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$214

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Expedia)

One-way from

$73
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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$186 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Reagan-National

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$207

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

3:30 pm-4:51 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

6:00 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$230

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

11:00 am-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$236

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

8:20 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:01 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$238

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/20

4:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

2:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$241

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/11

12:29 pm-4:43 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

5:40 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$241

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$241

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/4

6:30 am-7:46 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

6:00 pm-9:06 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

$245

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

12:41 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$249

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

7:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

2:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$253

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $130). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    For as low as $230, JetBlue can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in 2h 21m. The distance between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is about 610 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($58), American Airlines ($163), and United Airlines ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Frontier is 81% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $16 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $88 and United Airlines from $105 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Royal Jordanian (88%), Qatar Airways (84%), Envoy Air( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $987, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $111. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $130). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$163Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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