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$116+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI)

WAS — CHI
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Sat 11/219:56 pm -
1 stop10h 51m
Tue 11/247:49 am -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 11/2$220
Sat 11/2110:47 pm -
1 stop10h 27m
Tue 11/249:09 am -
1 stop4h 54m
Deal found 11/2$220
Fri 11/136:07 pm -
1 stop22h 30m
Mon 11/167:55 am -
1 stop11h 16m
Deal found 11/3$223
Tue 12/112:06 pm -
1 stop24h 27m
Mon 12/75:02 pm -
1 stop20h 47m
Deal found 11/3$223
Fri 12/181:55 pm -
1 stop10h 36m
Wed 12/234:59 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 11/2$224
Thu 12/310:22 pm -
1 stop9h 53m
Sun 12/68:30 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 11/3$225
Sat 12/126:00 pm -
1 stop7h 54m
Mon 12/147:25 am -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 11/3$226
Thu 11/197:32 am -
1 stop12h 13m
Thu 11/266:20 am -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 10/30$226
Mon 12/1410:35 pm -
1 stop13h 58m
Mon 12/211:11 pm -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 10/30$226
Wed 12/27:00 am -
1 stop18h 53m
Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 11/2$227
Thu 12/310:22 pm -
1 stop9h 53m
Sat 12/58:30 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 11/1$227
Wed 11/187:48 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Thu 11/196:08 am -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 11/2$227

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$220
(Frontier)

One-way from

$116
(Super.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI).

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Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/25

6:06 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MDW Chicago Midway

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/15

8:55 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/27

6:06 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MDW Chicago Midway

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/17

10:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/8

2:25 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MDW Chicago Midway

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/23

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/12

6:25 am-7:43 am

Nonstop2h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MDW Chicago Midway

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/27

6:30 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/9

8:15 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/19

10:45 pm-12:01 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.-Chicago 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.-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Chicago 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.-Chicago 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (average of $299). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 WAS to CHI?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

The most flights from WAS to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights typically cost between $218 and $399 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $220 on Frontier (Nov 21-Nov 24).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to Chicago trip
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD, MDW and IAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 56m. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is about 599 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago round-trip from $29. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $204, and United Airlines, from $207. Frontier is 90% 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. to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $45 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $103 and JetBlue from $109 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are Egyptair (89%), Air China (88%) and Copa Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $136. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $156 on average, our data indicates $982 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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. to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (average of $299). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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