Cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $134 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, May 7 — Mon, May 11 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is currently $134 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $50 | FrontierNonstop3 hrWed, Apr 8 | The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is currently $50 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $151 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is currently $151 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $211 | Spirit1 stop10 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is currently $211 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $352 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, May 7 — Mon, May 11 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is currently $352 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 44 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 44 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $60 and $220.
Popular airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Chicago to Washington, D.C. in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- UnitedNonstopfrom $177Typical price: $160–330125 weekly nonstop flightsORD - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day1355 weekly connecting flightsORD - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $239Typical price: $165–34069 weekly nonstop flightsMDW - BWI, DCAEvery day3776 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $207Typical price: $175–34582 weekly nonstop flightsORD - BWI, DCAEvery day1351 weekly connecting flightsORD - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- Deltafrom $285Typical price: $195–4551422 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $134Typical price: $120–2652 weekly nonstop flightsORD - BWIEvery Mon, Fri117 weekly connecting flightsMDW, ORD - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
- Alaskafrom $464Typical price: $510–1,30063 weekly connecting flightsORD - BWI, DCA, IADEvery day
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Popular airports near Washington, D.C.
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Washington, D.C. center and popularity with travelers.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)WashingtonUnited States17 min4 mi
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)WashingtonUnited States53 min22 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)BaltimoreUnited States48 min27 mi
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 19 min116 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.
The cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $60 to $220.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $50.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $177, flying from May 2 to May 3.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $239, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $207, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 12.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $285, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $134, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $464, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. starts at $134 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $50 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
1 hr 44 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 125 nonstop flights and 1,355 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 69 nonstop flights and 3,776 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 125 nonstop flights and 1,355 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 69 nonstop flights and 3,776 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are:
- American offers 82 nonstop flights and 1,351 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Delta offers 1,422 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 117 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Alaska offers 63 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $134. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $50.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $177, flying from May 2 to May 3.
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $239, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $207, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 12.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $285, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $134, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $464, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
- There are 125 United direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 69 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 82 American direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Washington, D.C. at price $211 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
- There are 125 United direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 69 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 82 American direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
There are direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. start at $151 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. start at $352 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. start at $134 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To book business class trips from Chicago to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Washington, D.C. starts at $211 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Washington, D.C. at price $211 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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