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$69+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — WAS
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sat 11/30
Sat 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 25, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$114
(Frontier)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 25, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1312:51 pmMDW - BWI
Nonstop1h 52mFrontier
Mon 12/1612:56 pmBWI - MDW
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/186:55 amORD - BWI
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Thu 1/94:34 pmBWI - ORD
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:27 pmMDW - DCA
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Wed 1/81:01 pmDCA - MDW
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$144
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/186:55 amORD - IAD
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Thu 1/98:15 amIAD - ORD
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/23$151
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/186:00 amORD - DCA
1 stop29h 08mFrontier
Thu 1/97:00 amDCA - ORD
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/185:30 pmMDW - BWI
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Wed 1/810:35 amBWI - MDW
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/23$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:50 amMDW - IAD
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Tue 12/3111:34 amIAD - MDW
1 stop26h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/24$158
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/185:45 amORD - BWI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Sat 1/1811:25 amBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$169
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/105:11 pmORD - BWI
2 stops23h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/126:00 amBWI - ORD
1 stop15h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/24$177
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1012:57 pmMDW - BWI
1 stop27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/127:35 amBWI - MDW
1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:46 amORD - BWI
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/95:22 pmBWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/51:13 pmORD - BWI
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/79:20 pmBWI - ORD
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$181

Find flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,622,173 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.

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ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/13

12:51 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/16

12:56 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$114

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

6:15 am-12:37 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/13

4:15 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$124

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

6:55 am-2:37 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/9

4:34 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$129

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

8:20 am-11:17 am

Nonstop1h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/15

11:51 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$137

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - DCA

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

10:27 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/8

1:01 pm-12:13 am

1 stop12h 12m

$144

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

10:35 am-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/16

8:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$146

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - DCA

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/23

7:25 am-9:59 pm

1 stop13h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/27

7:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$148

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/3

2:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/8

1:17 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$151

ChicagoBaltimore

ORD - BWI

ORDBWI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

10:50 am-1:51 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/8

5:22 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$157

ChicagoBaltimore

MDW - BWI

MDWBWI

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/18

5:30 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/8

10:35 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 10m

$158

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C. in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 CHI to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 25, 2024.

When flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 25, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 25, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Frontier and United Airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
287 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
74 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,984 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $114. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $137 and $157, respectively. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Washington, D.C. are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Baltimore/Washington.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on time: Emirates (100%), Air China (100%), Avianca (97%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $114. On average you can expect to pay $1,019. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $168.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Washington, D.C. 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 Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,622,173 searches. Data last updated November 25, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$121Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$138Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$158Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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