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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $87 and round-trip from $145. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
      MDW 6:08 AM
      10h 4m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      $145 $192
      24% off
      24% off
      $192 $145
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:00 AM
      9h 10m
      1 stop
      IAD 8:10 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      $146 $192
      24% off
      24% off
      $192 $146
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:19 AM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      $147 $192
      23% off
      23% off
      $192 $147
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      MDW 6:52 AM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      IAD 3:13 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      $149
      22% off
      $192 $149
    • DCA 7:00 AM
      18h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:37 PM
      11h 34m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:11 AM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      $151
      21% off
      $192 $151
    • DCA 7:00 AM
      18h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:19 AM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      $153
      20% off
      $192 $153
    • DCA 7:00 AM
      18h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:19 AM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      $153
      20% off
      $192 $153
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      MDW 6:08 AM
      10h 4m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      $154
      20% off
      $192 $154
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      MDW 6:52 AM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      IAD 3:13 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      $154
      20% off
      $192 $154
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      CHI 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      WAS 4:00 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $87 $120
      28% off
      28% off
      $120 $87
    • DCA 7:56 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
      $95 $120
      21% off
      21% off
      $120 $95
    • DCA 11:00 AM
      7h 34m
      1 stop
      ORD 5:34 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Delta Air Lines
      $95 $120
      21% off
      21% off
      $120 $95
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      $100
      17% off
      $120 $100
    • DCA 6:59 AM
      16h 1m
      1 stop
      ORD 10:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Delta Air Lines
      $101
      16% off
      $120 $101
    • DCA 7:00 AM
      18h 53m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:53 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      $105
      13% off
      $120 $105
    • DCA 12:26 PM
      7h 4m
      1 stop
      ORD 6:30 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
      $106
      12% off
      $120 $106
    • DCA 6:10 AM
      4h 36m
      1 stop
      MDW 9:46 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 25 | Delta Air Lines
      $106
      12% off
      $120 $106
    • DCA 2:50 PM
      2h 28m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      $112
      59% off
      $275 $112
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 7:56 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
      $95 $120
      21% off
      21% off
      $120 $95
    • DCA 2:50 PM
      2h 28m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      $112 $275
      59% off
      59% off
      $275 $112
    • DCA 5:00 PM
      2h 33m
      Nonstop
      ORD 6:33 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      $113 $275
      59% off
      59% off
      $275 $113
    • DCA 6:58 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:20 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | American Airlines
      $116
      57% off
      $275 $116
    • DCA 7:50 AM
      2h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $181
      34% off
      $275 $181
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 2:50 PM
      2h 28m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      $112 $275
      59% off
      59% off
      $275 $112
    • DCA 5:00 PM
      2h 33m
      Nonstop
      ORD 6:33 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      $113 $275
      59% off
      59% off
      $275 $113
    • DCA 6:58 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:20 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | American Airlines
      $116 $275
      57% off
      57% off
      $275 $116
    • DCA 7:50 AM
      2h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $181
      34% off
      $275 $181
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      4h 49m
      1 stop
      ORD 9:49 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Dec 25 | Delta Air Lines
      $153
      44% off
      $275 $153
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      4h 49m
      1 stop
      ORD 9:49 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Dec 31 | Delta Air Lines
      $157
      43% off
      $275 $157
    • DCA 2:00 PM
      6h 5m
      1 stop
      ORD 7:05 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 26 | Delta Air Lines
      $162
      41% off
      $275 $162
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      3h 50m
      1 stop
      MDW 8:50 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Dec 26 | Delta Air Lines
      $181
      34% off
      $275 $181
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      4h 49m
      1 stop
      ORD 9:49 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Dec 24 | Delta Air Lines
      $204
      26% off
      $275 $204
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 8:10 PM
      2h 34m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:44 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      $124 $345
      64% off
      64% off
      $345 $124
    • DCA 10:11 AM
      2h 23m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:34 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      $173 $345
      50% off
      50% off
      $345 $173
    • DCA 1:06 PM
      2h 21m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:27 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | United Airlines
      $198 $345
      43% off
      43% off
      $345 $198
    • DCA 10:22 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:42 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
      $210
      39% off
      $345 $210
    • DCA 12:53 PM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:15 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
      $246
      28% off
      $345 $246
    • DCA 3:30 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:50 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sun, Nov 1 | United Airlines
      $263
      24% off
      $345 $263
    • DCA 2:54 PM
      2h 24m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
      $266
      23% off
      $345 $266
    • DCA 1:05 PM
      2h 21m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:26 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
      $307
      11% off
      $345 $307
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • DCA 7:56 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
      $95 $120
      21% off
      21% off
      $120 $95
    • DCA 6:58 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:20 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | American Airlines
      $116 $275
      57% off
      57% off
      $275 $116
    • DCA 7:50 AM
      2h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $181 $275
      34% off
      34% off
      $275 $181
    • DCA 2:50 PM
      2h 28m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      $112
      59% off
      $275 $112
    • DCA 5:00 PM
      2h 33m
      Nonstop
      ORD 6:33 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      $113
      59% off
      $275 $113
    • DCA 6:10 AM
      4h 36m
      1 stop
      MDW 9:46 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 25 | Delta Air Lines
      $106
      12% off
      $120 $106
    • DCA 12:26 PM
      7h 4m
      1 stop
      ORD 6:30 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Delta Air Lines
      $106
      12% off
      $120 $106
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $87
      28% off
      $120 $87
    • DCA 11:00 AM
      7h 34m
      1 stop
      ORD 5:34 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Delta Air Lines
      $95
      21% off
      $120 $95
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago is September, with an average price of $190. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually June, with an average price of $322.

$322
$256
$190
$124
    Cheapest
  • $249
    Oct
  • $236
    Nov
  • $224
    Dec
  • $222
    Jan
  • $237
    Feb
  • $249
    Mar
  • $280
    Apr
  • $270
    May
  • $322
    Jun
  • $219
    Jul
  • $265
    Aug
  • $190
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago is Tuesday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

$294
$257
$219
$182
  • $229
    Mon
  • $219
    Tue
  • $243
    Wed
  • $259
    Thu
  • $294
    Fri
  • $235
    Sat
  • $246
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago are American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Flight Schedule from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago

Check the schedule for flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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  1. AA1200

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    10:15 AM

    DCA

    2h 29m

    11:44 AM

    ORD

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  2. AA2152

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    3:40 PM

    DCA

    2h 34m

    5:14 PM

    ORD

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  3. AA2903

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    6:00 AM

    DCA

    2h 30m

    7:30 AM

    ORD

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  4. DL2869

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    6:00 AM

    DCA

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    7:39 AM

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  5. DL4684

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    8:25 AM

    DTW

    1h 24m

    Nonstop

    8:49 AM

    MDW

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  6. DL343

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    7:59 AM

    DCA

    2h 4m

    Nonstop

    10:03 AM

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  7. DL2417

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    11:00 AM

    ATL

    1h 56m

    Nonstop

    11:56 AM

    MDW

    - - - W T - -

  8. DL2476

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    12:59 PM

    DCA

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    2:38 PM

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  9. DL4677

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    5:40 PM

    DTW

    1h 20m

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    6:00 PM

    MDW

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  10. F9689

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    6:00 PM

    DCA

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 PM

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  11. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    8:55 PM

    DEN

    2h 26m

    Nonstop

    12:21 AM

    ORD

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What to know about flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price $153
Cheapest one-way flight price $55
Off-season for travel October
Peak season for travel July

FAQs for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Chicago?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Chicago is November. During this time, flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (WAS) to O'Hare International Airport (CHI) take around 2 hours 15 minutes.
  • The earliest flight departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (WAS) at 05:59 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 07:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (WAS) at 20:59 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 22:16.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago. The average flight time is approximately 1 hour 38 minutes, with about 23 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago currently starts from $87, with round-trip fares from $145. The lowest fare is offered by Frontier Airlines departing on Mon, Nov 9; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago is about 1 hour 39 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago, including: American Airlines United Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago is $320, and the average round-trip fare is $545. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago are usually cheapest in September, with an average one-way fare of about $320. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago departs at 06:00, and the latest one departs at 22:14. There are approximately 30 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago usually arrive at Chicago Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.

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