Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (WAS - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$82	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Mon, Nov 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is currently $82
Cheapest one-way flight	$44	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Oct 31	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is currently $44
Last-minute weekend getaway	$197	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Oct 17 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is currently $197
Cheapest business class flights	$366	American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Dec 13 — Mon, Dec 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is currently $366

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago takes 1 hr 55 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $95–195
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $150–225

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $139

Typical price: $165–325

144 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - ORD Every day

1386 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $139

Typical price: $165–330

85 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, DCA - MDW, ORD Every day

3729 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $158

Typical price: $180–350

77 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, DCA - ORD Every day

1326 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - ORD Every day
Delta

from $197

Typical price: $195–475

1477 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $82

Typical price: $115–260

8 weekly nonstop flights

BWI - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

132 weekly connecting flights

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

from $444

Typical price: $570–1,300

63 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 50 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore United States 50 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 39 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 57 min 165 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 37 min 75 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

When are the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $95 to $195.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $82. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $44.

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

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $139, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $139, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $158, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $197, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $82, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $444, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago starts at $82 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $44 and departs on Fri, Oct 31.

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

When should you fly to Chicago, United States?

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
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 is the best airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 144 nonstop flights and 1,386 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 85 nonstop flights and 3,729 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are:

American offers 77 nonstop flights and 1,326 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 1,477 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 8 nonstop flights and 132 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 63 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Chicago.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $82. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $44.

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

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $139, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $139, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $158, flying from Dec 13 to Dec 15.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $197, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $82, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $444, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.

Which airlines have direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Southwest, Frontier, United and American fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

There are 144 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 85 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 77 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Frontier direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Chicago at price $197 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Oct 17 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Southwest, Frontier, United and American fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

There are 144 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 85 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 77 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Frontier direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

When are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago available?

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago on a daily basis.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago start at $82 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17 with Frontier.

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

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago start at $366 from Sat, Dec 13 to Mon, Dec 15 with American.

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago start at $82 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17.

How can I book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Chicago starts at $197 from Fri, Oct 17 to Sun, Oct 19 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Chicago at price $197 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Oct 17 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, 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.