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

WAS — ORD
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Illinois

Sat 11/219:56 pm -
1 stop10h 51m
Tue 11/247:49 am -
1 stop6h 14m
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
Wed 12/910:35 pm -
2 stops16h 25m
Sat 12/1210:00 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Deal found 11/3$224
Thu 12/310:22 pm -
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Sun 12/68:30 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 11/3$225
Sat 12/126:00 pm -
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Mon 12/147:25 am -
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Deal found 11/3$226
Thu 12/33:33 pm -
2 stops16h 42m
Mon 12/710:29 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/3$226
Wed 12/27:00 am -
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Fri 12/47:00 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 11/2$227
Tue 11/246:50 am -
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Fri 11/278:51 am -
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Deal found 11/3$227
Sat 12/510:35 pm -
2 stops25h 31m
Fri 12/1110:29 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/3$228
Fri 12/43:10 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Sat 12/58:30 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 11/4$229
Wed 11/257:00 am -
1 stop18h 53m
Wed 12/27:00 am -
1 stop13h 55m
Deal found 11/1$230
Wed 11/117:48 am -
1 stop11h 42m
Mon 11/167:55 am -
1 stop11h 16m
Deal found 11/4$230

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

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.
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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 ($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 Illinois.
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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

Thu 12/24

7:40 am-12:26 am

1 stop17h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$123

Washington, D.C.Chicago

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

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/20

7:05 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

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 - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/24

5:06 pm-6:30 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

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

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

Thu 12/17

6:30 am-7:52 am

Nonstop2h 22m

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

Fri 12/4

3:37 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

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

Mon 12/7

10:10 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois (average of $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Illinois 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 IL?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

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

The most flights from WAS to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (91 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Illinois flights typically cost between $233 and $452 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 Illinois?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Illinois is 59 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Illinois 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Illinois?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois can take about 2h 05m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Illinois 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 to fly from Washington, D.C. to Illinois one-way?

    $45 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and JetBlue, with prices starting from $98 and $98, 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 Egyptair (89%), Air China (88%) and Copa Airlines (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $982 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $136 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $185.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Illinois (average of $298). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Illinois 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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Alternative routes for Washington, D.C. to Illinois

Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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