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Tue, Jun 9
Washington, D.C. IADChicago ORD
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Washington, D.C. IADChicago ORD
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Washington, D.C. BWIChicago ORD
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Washington, D.C. BWIChicago ORD
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How much do flights to Chicago cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£80

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£202

Cheapest round-trip

£142

Average round-trip

£199

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Chicago's airport to the city center

Fastest options: CTA Blue Line train from O'Hare. Best value: CTA Orange Line from Midway or shared ride services.

Chicago is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is located 16 km southwest of the city center. Transport options include the CTA rapid transit trains, buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-50 min

standard fare

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Loop

60-90 min

combined bus and Metra fare

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

northwest suburbs connection

35-70 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

35-70 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

35-70 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travel

How to get from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Chicago?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-30 min

standard fare

every 6–12 min (traffic dependent)

quick access to Loop

20-45 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

flexible pickup location

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • CTA Ventra cards or contactless payment accepted on Blue and Orange Lines.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Chicago

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
O Hare International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
946 km
Worth visiting
Art Institute of Chicago

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
United Airlines
724211231423
Frontier Airlines
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Weekly flights: 105 totalDaily flights: 15 averageMost flights: Tuesday 24 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
United Airlines
222523527---
Frontier Airlines
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Weekly flights: 84 totalDaily flights: 12 averageMost flights: Tuesday 25 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
United Airlines
82418417---
Frontier Airlines
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Weekly flights: 62 totalDaily flights: 8.86 averageMost flights: Tuesday 24 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
United Airlines
142518---24---
Frontier Airlines
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Weekly flights: 63 totalDaily flights: 9 averageMost flights: Tuesday 25 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Allegiant AirAAYG4No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C5°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July26°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
26°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
15°C12°C
30 May
14°C10°C
Sunday
24 May
89%
20°C13°C
31 May
18°C11°C
Monday
25 May
23°C14°C
1 Jun
23°C14°C
Tuesday
26 May
25°C17°C
2 Jun
24°C17°C
Wednesday
27 May
17°C13°C
3 Jun
24°C18°C
Thursday
28 May
17°C13°C
4 Jun
26°C19°C
Friday
29 May
14°C11°C
5 Jun
86%
26°C19°C

Chicago travel tips

Visit the modern public Millennium Park on the shores of Lake Michigan

Millennium Park, a part of Chicago's Grant Park, is an oasis of natural and architectural compositions, contemporary installations, and picturesque corners. Its territory is 9.9 hectares. There is a Boeing Gallery with a contemporary art exhibition, Crown Fountain interactive fountains, many restaurants, Lurie Garden, and much more.

Walk the scenic BP Pedestrian Bridge in Chicago

The BP Pedestrian Bridge is a beautiful bridge that connects Chicago's most famous Millenium Park to another green space, Maggie Daley Park. There you will find many playgrounds and swings that even adults can ride on.

In some shops in Chicago, tourists can get an additional discount

Some stores give additional discounts to tourists (for example, Macy’s offers about 10%). Therefore, take your passport or its copy with you and ask the seller if you are entitled to a discount.

Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Chicago is 946 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Allegiant Air. Washington, D.C. and Chicago have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Chicago takes around 2.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Chicago is 946 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Mexico City, New York, Guadalajara, Edinburgh, Dallas, Manchester, Morelia, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, León, Leeds, Orlando, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Tampa, Miami, Monterrey, Birmingham.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, South Bend International, Dane County Regional, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Chicago with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air.
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