Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Baltimore (CHI - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Baltimore and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Baltimore is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$89	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Baltimore is currently $89
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Baltimore is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$222	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Baltimore is currently $222
Cheapest business class flights	$418	Frontier 1 stop 10 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Baltimore is currently $418

Fastest flight	1 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Baltimore takes 1 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Baltimore is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $60–220
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–275

Popular airlines from Chicago to Baltimore

United

Nonstop

from $222

Typical price: $160–345

157 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

1433 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $165–355

71 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - BWI, DCA Every day

3680 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $212

Typical price: $180–355

83 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - BWI, DCA Every day

1299 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $259

Typical price: $195–465

1566 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $125–265

114 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Alaska

from $676

Typical price: $510–1,250

63 weekly connecting flights

ORD - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Baltimore

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 19 min 8 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 1 hr 23 min 51 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 59 min 38 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 1 hr 35 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Baltimore

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Baltimore are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $60 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Baltimore recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $222, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $239, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $212, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $259, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $676, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Baltimore starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $89 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Baltimore.

Baltimore has a 4-season climate with warm, humid summers (Jun–Sep) and some snow in winter (Dec–Feb). Most people choose to visit May–Sep. Artscape (Jul) is a 3-day major annual festival, with performing arts, free concerts and exhibitions. Free Fall (Oct) features a monthlong program of admission-free cultural events.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Baltimore.
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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 157 nonstop flights and 1,433 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 71 nonstop flights and 3,680 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 Baltimore are:

American offers 83 nonstop flights and 1,299 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 1,566 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 114 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 number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Baltimore.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Baltimore recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $89.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $222, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $239, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $212, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $259, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Baltimore is $676, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Baltimore.

There are 157 United direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 71 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 83 American direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Baltimore at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Chicago to Baltimore.

There are 157 United direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 71 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 83 American direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Baltimore on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Baltimore start at $239 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Baltimore, 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 Baltimore start at $418 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Baltimore start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Baltimore, 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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Baltimore starts at $222 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Baltimore at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Baltimore, 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.