Question 1

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £110 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at £110 and £118 round-trip. United Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

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

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£56 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and JetBlue, with prices starting from £71 and £72, respectively.

Question 3

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

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Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 4

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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.

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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The most flights from WAS to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Question 9

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

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While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

Question 10

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £83. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for £167 on average our data indicates £359 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

Question 11

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago consider choosing ANA (97%), Southwest (94%) or Japan Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 12

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

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Wednesday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

Question 13

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

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Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 51 days in advance to save up to 80% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 51 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £234, or £388 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 14

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

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Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Washington, D.C.. Users have commonly found prices around £207 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £51. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in March.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CHI?

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It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 67% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 20

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C.? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago become cheaper?

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One-way from	£56
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£215

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