How long is the flight from Chicago to District of Columbia?

There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to District of Columbia in 1h 45m. Fly via Frontier, JetBlue, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $43. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to District of Columbia for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Chicago to District of Columbia?

The most popular flight routes from Chicago to District of Columbia are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Chicago Midway - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?

While on average a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia is generally $1,068, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $185 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to District of Columbia on time: Air China (82%), Avianca (82%), ANA (70%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Consider United Airlines, American Airlines or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to District of Columbia.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to District of Columbia flights typically cost between $164 and $446 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $157 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 12-Jan 19).

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

Thu 12/256:12 amMDW - IAD

1 stop11h 04mFrontier

Wed 1/75:42 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop5h 35mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$188

Tue 12/306:14 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 23mFrontier

Wed 1/75:42 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop5h 35mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$213

Tue 12/306:00 amORD - IAD

1 stop9h 37mFrontier

Sat 1/310:15 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop21h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$215

Wed 12/246:00 pmORD - DCA

Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/316:00 pmDCA - ORD

Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$223

Wed 12/247:30 amMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Wed 12/316:55 pmDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$223

Thu 12/259:15 pmORD - IAD

Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/3110:33 pmIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$223

Wed 12/318:58 pmORD - DCA

Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/610:30 amDCA - ORD

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$227

Wed 12/317:30 amMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Tue 1/66:55 pmDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$227

Wed 12/316:21 pmORD - IAD

Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/61:05 pmIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$227

Thu 12/186:12 amMDW - IAD

1 stop11h 04mFrontier

Thu 1/86:00 amIAD - MDW

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$229

Wed 12/318:15 amMDW - IAD

1 stop8h 32mFrontier

Thu 1/86:00 amIAD - MDW

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$232

Wed 12/245:40 pmMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Thu 1/111:40 amDCA - MDW

2 stops6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$238

Best flights from Chicago to District of Columbia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to District of Columbia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

Thu 1/226:20 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 08mFrontier

Mon 1/265:33 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop5h 46mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$162

Thu 1/87:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop7h 34mJetBlue

Sun 1/111:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop5h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$197

Wed 12/247:30 amMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Wed 12/3111:35 amDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$223

Wed 1/148:45 amORD - IAD

Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/218:20 amIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$231

Sat 1/176:45 amMDW - DCA

1 stop4h 55mDelta

Sat 1/176:00 pmDCA - MDW

1 stop5h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$243

Wed 1/73:01 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop21h 00mFrontier

Tue 1/136:00 amIAD - MDW

1 stop5h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$163

Fri 1/235:01 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop16h 43mFrontier

Mon 1/261:31 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop7h 27mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$169

Sat 1/177:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop8h 19mJetBlue

Wed 1/2110:05 amDCA - ORD

1 stop8h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$197

Fri 1/168:28 amMDW - IAD

1 stop11h 45mFrontier

Mon 1/1910:08 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop14h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$174

Wed 1/147:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop8h 49mJetBlue

Wed 1/2110:05 amDCA - ORD

1 stop8h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$197

Tue 1/138:35 pmMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Tue 1/206:55 pmDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$227

Wed 2/111:00 pmORD - IAD

Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/1710:30 pmIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$231

Sun 1/255:01 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop22h 27mFrontier

Mon 2/25:33 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop19h 32mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$174

Thu 1/157:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop8h 49mJetBlue

Wed 1/2111:55 amDCA - ORD

1 stop6h 48mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$197

Sat 1/178:00 amORD - IAD

1 stop5h 45mDelta

Sun 1/185:26 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop4h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$243

Tue 1/610:55 amORD - DCA

1 stop6h 54mJetBlue

Sun 1/1110:05 amDCA - ORD

1 stop8h 38mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$197

Thu 1/1511:35 amMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Sat 1/1711:10 amDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/15

$246

Thu 1/158:52 amORD - IAD

Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/188:20 amIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$246

Sat 1/175:31 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop5h 01mDelta

Wed 1/2112:55 pmDCA - MDW

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$247

Fri 1/307:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop5h 44mJetBlue

Mon 2/21:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop5h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 12/14

$197

Fri 1/306:20 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 13mFrontier

Mon 2/21:31 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop7h 27mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$197

Thu 1/19:15 pmORD - IAD

Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/1210:28 pmIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$248

Sat 1/246:25 amMDW - DCA

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Mon 1/2611:15 amDCA - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$250

Wed 1/141:28 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop4h 14mDelta

Wed 1/216:05 amDCA - MDW

1 stop3h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$251

Fri 1/167:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop8h 49mJetBlue

Wed 1/211:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop5h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$197

Fri 2/206:00 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 23mFrontier

Mon 2/235:22 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop6h 07mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$197

Sat 2/211:28 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop3h 17mDelta

Sat 2/2810:10 amDCA - MDW

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$251

Thu 1/87:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop5h 19mJetBlue

Thu 1/1511:55 amDCA - ORD

1 stop6h 48mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$197

Sun 1/119:15 amMDW - IAD

1 stop10h 41mFrontier

Wed 1/146:00 amIAD - MDW

1 stop5h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$198

Thu 1/88:52 amORD - IAD

Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/810:28 pmIAD - ORD

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$273

Last-minute flights from Chicago to District of Columbia
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to District of Columbia. Data last updated December 17, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 1/48:09 pmORD - IAD

1 stop23h 54mFrontier

Wed 1/75:42 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop5h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$164

Wed 1/73:01 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop21h 00mFrontier

Tue 1/136:00 amIAD - MDW

1 stop5h 34mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$163

Thu 1/88:27 pmORD - IAD

1 stop10h 28mFrontier

Mon 1/126:00 amIAD - ORD

1 stop6h 35mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$162

Thu 1/87:45 amORD - DCA

1 stop7h 34mJetBlue

Mon 1/121:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop5h 43mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$168

Mon 1/125:50 amORD - IAD

1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1910:08 pmIAD - ORD

2 stops14h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$157

Mon 1/127:50 pmORD - DCA

1 stop16h 12mFrontier

Wed 1/212:00 pmDCA - ORD

1 stop29h 31mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$158

Thu 1/158:19 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop15h 44mFrontier

Fri 1/1610:08 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop10h 19mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$160

Fri 1/164:41 pmORD - IAD

1 stop17h 26mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1910:08 pmIAD - ORD

2 stops14h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$167

Thu 1/224:19 pmORD - IAD

2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/263:58 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$160

Thu 1/226:20 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 08mFrontier

Mon 1/265:33 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop5h 46mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$162

Fri 1/235:01 pmMDW - IAD

1 stop16h 43mFrontier

Mon 1/261:31 pmIAD - MDW

1 stop7h 27mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$169

Thu 1/295:40 amORD - IAD

1 stop9h 48mFrontier

Sun 2/15:37 pmIAD - ORD

1 stop6h 09mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$165

One-way flights from Chicago to District of Columbia
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to District of Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

Tue 1/62:26 pmORD - IAD

1 stop20h 02mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$80

Thu 3/1210:53 amORD - DCA

1 stop10h 06mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$81

Thu 1/156:10 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 42mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$81

Mon 4/135:05 amORD - IAD

1 stop5h 33mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$81

Thu 4/97:00 amORD - DCA

1 stop8h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$82

Mon 1/123:00 pmMDW - DCA

1 stop21h 02mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$84

Fri 1/162:30 pmORD - DCA

1 stop21h 32mFrontier

Deal found 12/14

$85

Thu 2/124:16 pmORD - DCA

1 stop18h 48mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$86

Thu 2/126:25 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 18mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$86

Sat 1/108:27 pmORD - IAD

1 stop10h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$86

Mon 2/96:20 amMDW - IAD

1 stop9h 08mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$87

Thu 2/58:27 pmORD - IAD

1 stop12h 28mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$87

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Price

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

6:20 am-4:28 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

5:33 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$162

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/7

3:01 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

$163

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/23

5:01 pm-10:44 am

1 stop16h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

1:31 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$169

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/16

8:28 am-9:13 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/19

10:08 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 57m

$174

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

5:01 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

5:33 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 32m

$174

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

7:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/11

1:00 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

7:45 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

10:05 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

7:45 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

10:05 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

7:45 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

11:55 am-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

10:55 am-6:49 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/11

10:05 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$197

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia (average of $58). Flying from Chicago to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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 CHI to DC?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to District of Columbia?

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to District of Columbia have to say. 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.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,049 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,186 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,082 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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How long is the flight from Chicago to District of Columbia?
There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to District of Columbia in 1h 45m. Fly via Frontier, JetBlue, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 to fly from Chicago to District of Columbia one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $43. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to District of Columbia for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Chicago to District of Columbia?
The most popular flight routes from Chicago to District of Columbia are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Chicago Midway - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to District of Columbia?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to District of Columbia on time: Air China (82%), Avianca (82%), ANA (70%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?
While on average a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia is generally $1,068, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $134. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $185 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to District of Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to District of Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to District of Columbia 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 Chicago to District of Columbia?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to District of Columbia (average of $58). Flying from Chicago to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $169). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$45	Average$147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$58	Average$190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$142	Average$311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$149	Average$277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$152	Average$268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$157	Average$284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$166	Average$196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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