Cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Flights starting at $38. Choose between United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, or Frontier Airlines to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

$38

Cheapest round-trip

$71

Average round-trip

$236

Nonstop flights in September

$38 – $413

Most popular airline

United Airlines

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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C. is 981 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Chicago and Washington, D.C. have 145 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Weekly direct flights

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

Weekly direct flights for Sun 25.08 - Sat 31.08

AirlineSun 25.08Mon 26.08Tue 27.08Wed 28.08Thu 29.08Fri 30.08Sat 31.08
United Airlines
---15------------
Frontier Airlines
---1---------------

Weekly direct flights for Sun 01.09 - Sat 07.09

AirlineSun 01.09Mon 02.09Tue 03.09Wed 04.09Thu 05.09Fri 06.09Sat 07.09
United Airlines
------17976
Frontier Airlines
---1---111---

Weekly direct flights for Sun 08.09 - Sat 14.09

AirlineSun 08.09Mon 09.09Tue 10.09Wed 11.09Thu 12.09Fri 13.09Sat 14.09
United Airlines
267131399
Frontier Airlines
11------11---

Weekly direct flights for Sun 15.09 - Sat 21.09

AirlineSun 15.09Mon 16.09Tue 17.09Wed 18.09Thu 19.09Fri 20.09Sat 21.09
United Airlines
36171513414
Frontier Airlines
11------11---

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUAYes
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

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Travel tips & how to get from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is $38. Round trip fares cost between $71 at the lowest and $307 at most.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June28°C18°C
July31°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C4°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Wednesday
28 Aug
89%
38°C23°C
4 Sep
82%
21°C16°C
Thursday
29 Aug
89%
28°C21°C
5 Sep
26°C17°C
Friday
30 Aug
86%
23°C20°C
6 Sep
26°C14°C
Saturday
31 Aug
88%
33°C21°C
7 Sep
26°C16°C
Sunday
1 Sep
75%
29°C20°C
8 Sep
29°C17°C
Monday
2 Sep
25°C18°C
9 Sep
31°C18°C
Tuesday
3 Sep
25°C15°C
10 Sep
81%
22°C16°C

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Washington, D.C. takes around 2.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C. is 981 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Denver, Orlando, Phoenix, Mexico City, Paris, Barcelona, Tampa, Miami, London, Rome, Los Angeles, Madrid, Fort Myers, Athens, San Francisco, New York, Austin, Atlanta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and Denver, San Francisco, Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Austin, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, London, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego, Houston, Seattle, New Orleans, Boston, Paris, Dallas, Tampa, Miami.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
When's the best time to travel between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
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.
What flights operate between Chicago and Washington, D.C.?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. depart?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. arrive?
What time do flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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