Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. from $66

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. (CHI-WAS)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $66 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to IAD on Tue, Oct 27), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $123 departing on Wed, Oct 14 and returning on Tue, Oct 20.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: United Airlines American Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Washington D.C. (WAS) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 1 hour 58 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Washington D.C. (WAS).

• When is the best time to book flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 245 flight per week flying from Chicago to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1486 (11:13) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1421 (07:14)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

  To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 27, with one-way flights priced at just $66.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. on?

  After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Washington D.C. on October 27, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $72.

• Which airports can I fly into Washington D.C. from Chicago?

  You can arrive at any of the following airports in Washington D.C.: Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (ORD-DCA) are by far the most popular option for this route.

• Is there any time difference between Chicago and Washington D.C.?

  The time difference between Washington D.C. and Chicago is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

• What is the average cost of a one-way flight from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

  Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Washington D.C. is $268. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.

• What is the average cost of a round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington D.C.?

  Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chicago to Washington D.C. is $591. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.

• How do I book flights from Chicago to Washington D.C. on Trip.com?

  Enter Chicago and Washington D.C., choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

• Are there budget airlines on the Chicago to Washington D.C. route?

  Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Chicago to Washington D.C.. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.