Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago from £54

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CHI
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are usually found in September or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI). 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£108

One-way from

£54

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/1-11/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 17m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chicago
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 18m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chicago
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

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

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Wed 11/1218:00DCA - ORD
1 stop21h 00mFrontier
Sun 15/1207:25ORD - DCA
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 19/11£117
Tue 17/1220:10BWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/116:35ORD - BWI
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 20/11£133
Tue 17/1210:10BWI - ORD
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/1217:59ORD - BWI
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£133
Wed 11/1211:00DCA - ORD
1 stop5h 53mJetBlue
Thu 12/1208:51ORD - DCA
1 stop6h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 20/11£144
Tue 10/1217:27BWI - ORD
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Thu 12/1207:05ORD - BWI
1 stop3h 39mDelta
Deal found 20/11£155
Wed 11/1214:00DCA - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/1219:40ORD - DCA
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11£156
Tue 17/1208:20IAD - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/1221:05ORD - IAD
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£156
Wed 11/1209:43DCA - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 15/1206:07ORD - DCA
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11£156
Tue 10/1219:35DCA - ORD
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Sat 14/1207:00ORD - DCA
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 19/11£171
Tue 17/1212:45IAD - ORD
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Wed 18/1217:20ORD - IAD
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 19/11£171
Tue 10/1206:10DCA - ORD
1 stop13h 00mSouthwest
Thu 12/1207:30ORD - DCA
1 stop12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 20/11£178
Wed 11/1220:50BWI - ORD
1 stop13h 47mSpirit Airlines
Sun 15/1209:58ORD - BWI
2 stops20h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/11£209

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago 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 953,013 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/1

10:05-11:24

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

17:50-20:48

Nonstop1h 58m

£108

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

18:00-14:00

1 stop21h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/12

07:25-16:59

1 stop8h 34m

£117

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 17/12

20:10-21:30

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/1

16:35-19:30

Nonstop1h 55m

£133

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/1

10:45-17:59

1 stop8h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/1

07:00-17:00

1 stop9h 00m

£144

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/12

17:27-20:28

1 stop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/12

07:05-11:44

1 stop3h 39m

£155

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

10:30-11:55

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/12

06:30-09:23

Nonstop1h 53m

£156

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/12

08:20-09:34

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/12

21:05-23:59

Nonstop1h 54m

£156

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

09:43-11:03

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/12

06:07-09:00

Nonstop1h 53m

£156

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/12

09:49-13:00

1 stop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/12

13:59-19:28

1 stop4h 29m

£171

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/12

17:35-20:28

1 stop3h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/12

15:40-21:29

1 stop4h 49m

£171

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/11

Showing 1-10 of 38 results
1
2
3
4

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (average of £598). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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 WAS to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. 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 20 November 2024.

The most flights from WAS to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, such as United Airlines, Delta and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very Good
9,458 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
3,832 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. 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 Washington, D.C. to Chicago round-trip?

    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 £108 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at £117 and £133 round-trip. United Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £54 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 Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from £59 and £69, respectively.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago consider choosing Egyptair (100%), ANA (93%) or Ethiopian Air (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £80. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for £156 on average our data indicates £166 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (average of £598). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £774). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Chicago from Washington, D.C. today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.