What to know about flights from Washington D.C. to Chicago?

The distance between Washington D.C. and Chicago is approximately 957.18km. The average flight time between Washington D.C. and Chicago is 2 hours 14 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. November is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£59
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines WAS-CHI 7h 24m · 1 stop Tue, Oct 13
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Cheapest return
£113
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines WAS-CHI 7h 37m · 2 stops Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
957.18km
Flight distance
2h 14m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Washington D.C. to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £59 and round-trip from £113. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Washington D.C. to Chicago operate an average of 98 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 23.6% on-time departure rate and a 64.6% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Washington D.C. to Chicago flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Chicago are American Airlines, United Airlines, and Jetblue Airways, among 4 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Washington D.C. to Chicago Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Washington D.C. to Chicago?

Average price of one-way tickets from Washington D.C. to Chicago booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Washington D.C. to Chicago, fares are lowest in September (£139) and highest in June (£224).

£224
£182
£139
£97
  • £139
    Sep
  • £194
    Oct
  • £179
    Nov
  • £159
    Dec
  • £150
    Jan
  • £186
    Feb
  • £167
    Mar
  • £180
    Apr
  • £183
    May
  • £224
    Jun
  • £168
    Jul
  • £197
    Aug

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Chicago?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £59 (for example, DCA–ORD on Tue, Oct 13). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Frontier Airlines offers fares from £113, departing on Sun, Oct 11 and returning on Sun, Oct 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Washington D.C. to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Washington D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI) takes an average of 2 hours 14 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 245 direct flights operate each week between Washington D.C. and Chicago. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – UA697 (departure at 08:37) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – UA3561 (departure at 08:37)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Washington D.C. to Chicago on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Oct 13, with one-way fares from just £59.
    · Compare airlines. American Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Chicago.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Chicago is usually November, when demand is lower.
  • Flights to Chicago can arrive at: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). The most common route connects Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and O'Hare International Airport (DCA–ORD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Washington D.C. is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Washington D.C. to Chicago is £168. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Washington D.C. to Chicago is £336. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Washington D.C. and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Washington D.C. to Chicago. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.