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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 $85 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 | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      MDW 6:08 AM
      10h 4m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      $145 $233
      38% off
      38% off
      $233 $145
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      MDW 6:08 AM
      10h 4m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      $145 $233
      38% off
      38% off
      $233 $145
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:00 AM
      9h 10m
      1 stop
      IAD 8:10 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      $146 $233
      37% off
      37% off
      $233 $146
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sun, Nov 15 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:19 AM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Fri, Nov 20 | Frontier Airlines
      $147
      37% off
      $233 $147
    • DCA 6:00 PM
      7h 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. | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      $148
      36% off
      $233 $148
    • DCA 7:00 AM
      18h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:37 PM
      11h 34m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:11 AM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      $150
      36% off
      $233 $150
    • DCA 7:00 AM
      18h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:19 AM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Fri, Nov 20 | Frontier Airlines
      $153
      34% off
      $233 $153
    • DCA 7:00 AM
      18h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 10:19 AM
      5h 53m
      1 stop
      IAD 5:12 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Fri, Nov 20 | Frontier Airlines
      $153
      34% off
      $233 $153
    • 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. | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      $154
      34% off
      $233 $154
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      CHI 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      WAS 4:00 PM
      Chicago - Washington D.C. | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      DCA 6:00 AM
      5h 11m
      1 stop
      ORD 10:11 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Delta Air Lines
      $85 $154
      45% off
      45% off
      $154 $85
    • DCA 1:00 PM
      12h 21m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      $88 $154
      43% off
      43% off
      $154 $88
    • DCA 8:00 AM
      7h 13m
      1 stop
      ORD 2:13 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Delta Air Lines
      $88 $154
      43% off
      43% off
      $154 $88
    • DCA 10:00 PM
      2h 32m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:32 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $93
      40% off
      $154 $93
    • DCA 7:59 AM
      7h 50m
      1 stop
      ORD 2:49 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Delta Air Lines
      $105
      32% off
      $154 $105
    • DCA 11:40 AM
      2h 19m
      Nonstop
      ORD 12:59 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      $106
      31% off
      $154 $106
    • DCA 2:50 PM
      2h 28m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      $108
      60% off
      $269 $108
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      2h 32m
      Nonstop
      ORD 7:32 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Nov 21 | American Airlines
      $112
      27% off
      $154 $112
    • DCA 11:38 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | American Airlines
      $112
      27% off
      $154 $112
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 10:00 PM
      2h 32m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:32 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $93 $154
      40% off
      40% off
      $154 $93
    • DCA 11:40 AM
      2h 19m
      Nonstop
      ORD 12:59 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      $106 $154
      31% off
      31% off
      $154 $106
    • DCA 2:50 PM
      2h 28m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      $108 $269
      60% off
      60% off
      $269 $108
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      2h 32m
      Nonstop
      ORD 7:32 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Nov 21 | American Airlines
      $112
      27% off
      $154 $112
    • DCA 11:38 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | American Airlines
      $112
      27% off
      $154 $112
    • DCA 6:58 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:20 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | American Airlines
      $116
      56% off
      $269 $116
    • DCA 5:00 PM
      2h 33m
      Nonstop
      ORD 6:33 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      $157
      42% off
      $269 $157
    • DCA 7:50 AM
      2h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $165
      39% off
      $269 $165
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | 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
      $108 $369
      71% off
      71% off
      $369 $108
    • DCA 6:58 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:20 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | American Airlines
      $116 $369
      69% off
      69% off
      $369 $116
    • DCA 5:00 PM
      2h 33m
      Nonstop
      ORD 6:33 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      $157 $369
      56% off
      56% off
      $369 $157
    • DCA 7:50 AM
      2h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $165
      55% off
      $369 $165
    • DCA 2:00 PM
      6h 5m
      1 stop
      ORD 7:05 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 26 | Delta Air Lines
      $151
      59% off
      $369 $151
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      4h 49m
      1 stop
      ORD 9:49 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Dec 25 | Delta Air Lines
      $153
      59% off
      $369 $153
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      4h 49m
      1 stop
      ORD 9:49 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Dec 31 | Delta Air Lines
      $157
      56% off
      $369 $157
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      3h 50m
      1 stop
      MDW 8:50 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Dec 26 | Delta Air Lines
      $180
      51% off
      $369 $180
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      4h 49m
      1 stop
      ORD 9:49 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Dec 24 | Delta Air Lines
      $204
      45% off
      $369 $204
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | 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 $418
      70% off
      70% off
      $418 $124
    • DCA 12:53 PM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:15 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
      $160 $418
      62% off
      62% off
      $418 $160
    • DCA 1:05 PM
      2h 21m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:26 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | United Airlines
      $186 $418
      56% off
      56% off
      $418 $186
    • DCA 1:06 PM
      2h 21m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:27 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | United Airlines
      $198
      53% off
      $418 $198
    • DCA 2:54 PM
      2h 24m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
      $262
      37% off
      $418 $262
    • DCA 3:30 PM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:50 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sun, Nov 1 | United Airlines
      $290
      31% off
      $418 $290
    • DCA 1:05 PM
      2h 21m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:26 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
      $301
      28% off
      $418 $301
    • DCA 10:22 AM
      2h 20m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:42 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
      $305
      27% off
      $418 $305
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • DCA 11:40 AM
      2h 19m
      Nonstop
      ORD 12:59 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      $106 $154
      31% off
      31% off
      $154 $106
    • DCA 11:38 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | American Airlines
      $112 $154
      27% off
      27% off
      $154 $112
    • DCA 6:58 AM
      2h 22m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:20 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | American Airlines
      $116 $269
      56% off
      56% off
      $269 $116
    • DCA 7:50 AM
      2h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 9:16 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $165
      39% off
      $269 $165
    • DCA 2:50 PM
      2h 28m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:18 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      $108
      60% off
      $269 $108
    • DCA 10:00 PM
      2h 32m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:32 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      $93
      40% off
      $154 $93
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      2h 32m
      Nonstop
      ORD 7:32 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Sat, Nov 21 | American Airlines
      $112
      27% off
      $154 $112
    • DCA 5:00 PM
      2h 33m
      Nonstop
      ORD 6:33 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      $157
      42% off
      $269 $157
    • DCA 6:00 AM
      5h 11m
      1 stop
      ORD 10:11 AM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Delta Air Lines
      $85
      45% off
      $154 $85
    • WAS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      Washington D.C. - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | 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 $189. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually June, with an average price of $322.

$322
$256
$189
$123
    Cheapest
  • $249
    Oct
  • $236
    Nov
  • $224
    Dec
  • $222
    Jan
  • $237
    Feb
  • $249
    Mar
  • $280
    Apr
  • $270
    May
  • $322
    Jun
  • $219
    Jul
  • $265
    Aug
  • $189
    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. Delta Air Lines 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. AA2306

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    11:40 AM

    DCA

    2h 19m

    12:59 PM

    ORD

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  2. AA4125

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    10:22 PM

    DCA

    2h 22m

    11:44 PM

    ORD

    - - - - - F -
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  3. AA2903

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    6:00 AM

    DCA

    2h 30m

    7:30 AM

    ORD

    S M T - - - -
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  4. AA1200

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    10:15 AM

    DCA

    2h 29m

    11:44 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AA4635

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    9:59 PM

    DCA

    2h 31m

    11:30 PM

    ORD

    S M T - - - S
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  6. DL2869

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    6:00 AM

    DCA

    1h 48m

    Nonstop

    7:48 AM

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  7. DL4684

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    8:25 AM

    DTW

    1h 24m

    Nonstop

    8:49 AM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  8. DL5747

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1:35 PM

    DCA

    1h 28m

    Nonstop

    3:03 PM

    LGA

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  9. DL1390

    LaGuardia Airport

    4:15 PM

    LGA

    2h 49m

    Nonstop

    6:04 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T - S

  10. DL2476

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    12:27 PM

    DCA

    1h 37m

    Nonstop

    2:04 PM

    DTW

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  11. DL4677

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    5:40 PM

    DTW

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  12. DL410

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    6:00 AM

    DCA

    2h 8m

    Nonstop

    8:08 AM

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  13. DL2894

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    10:00 AM

    ATL

    2h 19m

    Nonstop

    11:19 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  14. F9689

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    6:00 PM

    DCA

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 PM

    DEN

    S M - W T F S
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  15. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    8:55 PM

    DEN

    2h 26m

    Nonstop

    12:21 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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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 $59
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 $85, with round-trip fares from $145. The lowest fare is offered by Delta Air Lines departing on Fri, Oct 30; 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 $319, and the average round-trip fare is $544. 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 $319. 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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