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Cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of April. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time2 h and 29 mWhen flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, this can take around 2 h and 29 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$56The best price for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportsWashington Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportFor flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Destination airportsO'hare International Airport, Midway International AirportWhen traveling from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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

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

One-way average Price$176A flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago at eDreams will cost around $176, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

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

Distance: 598 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

Chicago airports

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

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

Are you planning to travel to Chicago for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Washington, D.C.. 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 Chicago 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

When you fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago the average price is $176. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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

The cheapest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $56. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

Flight length from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is around 2 h and 29 m on average, at an average distance of 598.06 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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

The main route from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to O'hare International Airport(ORD). The following airlines fly this route:

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

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

American Airlines.
United Airlines.

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