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Flying Time1 h and 54 mWhen flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., this can take around 1 h and 54 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$45The best price for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportO'hare International AirportO'hare International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Arrival AirportR Reagan National You'll land at R Reagan National when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Peak seasonMayMay is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Best time to bookOctoberOctober is one of the most frequent times to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chicago according to real data from our customers

Distance: 598 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Washington, D.C. airports

Dulles Intl (IAD)How far from city center: 23 miles

R Reagan National (DCA)How far from city center: 3 miles

Are you planning to travel to Washington, D.C. for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Chicago. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $46. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are October, March and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The best time of the year to visit Washington, D.C. depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, May is the best month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by October and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, February and September are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - Washington, D.C..

How long does the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. take?

Flight length from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is around 01:54 hours on average, at an average distance of 965 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

The main route from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is: Midway Airport (MDW) to Dulles Intl (IAD). The following airlines fly this route:

Frontier Airlines.

Alternatively, you can find Chicago - Washington, D.C. flights between O'hare International Airport (ORD) to R Reagan National (DCA) with the following airline(s) flying the route: American Airlines.

Frontier Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are:

United Airlines.
American Airlines.

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