Illinois

$62+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Illinois

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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — ORD
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Illinois

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amIAD - MDW
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Wed 1/73:01 pmMDW - IAD
1 stop21h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amIAD - MDW
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Fri 1/93:01 pmMDW - IAD
1 stop21h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$203
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:00 amIAD - ORD
1 stop10h 46mFrontier
Sat 1/108:27 pmORD - IAD
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amIAD - MDW
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Mon 1/124:31 pmMDW - IAD
2 stops18h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amIAD - MDW
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Sun 1/114:21 pmMDW - IAD
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:05 amIAD - MDW
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Thu 1/812:41 pmMDW - IAD
2 stops18h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:15 pmIAD - MDW
2 stops19h 22mFrontier
Wed 1/73:01 pmMDW - IAD
1 stop21h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/257:01 amDCA - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:09 amORD - DCA
Nonstop1h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/245:31 pmIAD - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:30 pmORD - IAD
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$223
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:45 pmDCA - MDW
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Thu 1/13:30 pmMDW - DCA
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/319:36 amDCA - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/79:45 amORD - DCA
Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:15 pmIAD - MDW
2 stops19h 22mFrontier
Fri 1/93:01 pmMDW - IAD
1 stop21h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$233

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$62
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 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 District of Columbia to Illinois
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from District of Columbia to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Illinois 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 December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Illinois that are best for you.

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District of Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - MDW

IADMDW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/5

11:22 am-10:29 pm

1 stop12h 07m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

11:19 am-7:24 am

1 stop19h 05m

$162

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

1:00 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

7:45 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

1:00 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

7:45 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/23

11:55 am-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

7:45 am-2:29 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/30

1:00 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

8:29 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$197

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

10:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$207

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

6:55 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/21

10:15 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$231

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/14

6:30 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

3:50 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$233

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/13

12:59 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

12:38 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$237

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/13

9:30 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

6:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 05m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Illinois

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from District of Columbia to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 DC to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to Illinois, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Illinois. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to Illinois flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 District of Columbia to Illinois?

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from District of Columbia to Illinois have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Illinois?

    Airlines like Frontier, JetBlue, and Southwest fly from District of Columbia to Illinois in about 2h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 57m. District of Columbia and Illinois are separated by 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 District of Columbia to Illinois one-way?

    $16 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $45 and $78, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Illinois 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 District of Columbia to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from District of Columbia to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 6 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Illinois. 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$52Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$58Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$150Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$154Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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