Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Washington, D.C. takes around 1.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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The flight distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C. is 946 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Manchester, Athens, Dublin, New York, Las Vegas, Vilnius, Los Angeles, Denver, Orlando, Minneapolis, Barcelona, Austin, Edinburgh, San Francisco, Paris, Nashville, Atlanta, Glasgow, Riga.

Question 5

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

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Toronto, San Salvador, Birmingham, Athens, San Juan, Orlando, Manila, Tallinn, San Francisco, Boston, Hyderabad, Los Angeles, Denver, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Taipei, Dublin, San Jose.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Chicago?

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Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, South Bend International, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 8

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

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The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore–Washington International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Chicago?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Chicago, including Greyhound.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Chicago and Washington, D.C. thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Chicago and Washington, D.C. can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?

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Traveling between Chicago and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, South Bend International, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

Question 16

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

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There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Baltimore–Washington International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Chicago by bus or train?

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Yes, Chicago has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Chicago, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£53
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£99
Cheapest round-trip	£147
Average round-trip	£180
Nonstop flights in November	£99 – £743

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

1) Take a peek at the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington DC	The building is striking in its monumentality and serves as a symbol of American justice. A well-thought-out infrastructure can be observed inside the building: cafes, showrooms, shops, an underground garage, and even a basketball court for employees. The halls are decorated with many sculptures.
2) Washington DC is a great place to ride a bike or scooter	Washington is safe enough for cycling. The most common bike rental service is Capital Bikeshare, with rental stations scattered throughout the city. 30 minutes cost $2 (€1.70), and a 24-hour pass is $8 (€6.80). You can also rent a Bird, Lime, or Lyft scooter – in this case, you pay $1 to unlock the scooter and then $0.15-0.40 per minute.
3) Tour local distilleries in Washington	For local spirits, sign up for a tasting at one of the distilleries in Washington. For example, you can visit One Eight, Green Hat, Republic Restoratives, or the Other Half.

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