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$79+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Illinois

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WAS — ORD
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Illinois

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$275

Good round-trip deal

$167 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Illinois
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Illinois.
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 7/184:31 pmBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Mon 7/2112:50 pmMDW - BWI
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/188:10 amBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/2210:33 amORD - BWI
Nonstop1h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$148
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/305:30 pmBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/27:10 amORD - BWI
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$159
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/245:00 pmBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Sat 5/319:30 amMDW - BWI
1 stop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$165
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 7/510:35 amBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mSouthwest
Thu 7/101:50 pmORD - BWI
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$168
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/199:21 pmBWI - STL
1 stop27h 23mFrontier
Wed 5/215:45 pmSTL - BWI
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:50 pmDCA - MDW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Sun 5/259:20 amMDW - DCA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:14 amIAD - ORD
1 stop23h 51mFrontier
Sat 5/179:19 amORD - IAD
1 stop22h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:00 amBWI - STL
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/26:57 pmSTL - BWI
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/285:27 pmBWI - ORD
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/47:04 pmORD - BWI
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/153:32 pmIAD - MDW
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Wed 5/286:40 amMDW - IAD
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$190
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Thu 5/158:10 amBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:55 amORD - BWI
1 stop11h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$190

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Illinois that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/18

4:31 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/21

12:50 pm-3:46 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$146

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/18

8:10 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

10:33 am-1:19 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$148

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/30

5:30 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

7:10 am-10:13 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$159

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - MDW

BWIMDW

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

5:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/31

9:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$165

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/5

10:35 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

1:50 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$168

BaltimoreSt. Louis

BWI - STL

BWISTL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/19

9:21 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop27h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

5:45 pm-8:39 am

1 stop13h 54m

$181

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - MDW

DCAMDW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

6:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/25

9:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$181

BaltimoreSt. Louis

BWI - STL

BWISTL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/31

6:21 am-12:17 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/31

6:47 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$189

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/28

5:27 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

7:04 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$189

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

9:14 am-8:05 am

1 stop23h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

9:19 am-8:44 am

1 stop22h 25m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to USIL are scheduled on a Wednesday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Illinois one-way?

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $80 and $82, respectively.

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

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Illinois are Sun Country Air (100%), Ethiopian Air (85%) and Avianca (82%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $734 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $95 while the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $94.

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

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

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

    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 Illinois.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Washington, D.C. to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$58Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$142Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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