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Cheapest one-way trip

$53

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

$68

Cheapest round-trip

$137

Average round-trip

$323

Nonstop flights in November

$68 – $368

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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 981 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Chicago have 146 direct flights per week.

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 table.

Weekly direct flights for Sun 03.11 - Sat 09.11

AirlineSun 03.11Mon 04.11Tue 05.11Wed 06.11Thu 07.11Fri 08.11Sat 09.11
United Airlines
---21---------2
Frontier Airlines
11------11---

Weekly direct flights for Sun 10.11 - Sat 16.11

AirlineSun 10.11Mon 11.11Tue 12.11Wed 13.11Thu 14.11Fri 15.11Sat 16.11
United Airlines
---2221---3
Frontier Airlines
11------11---

Weekly direct flights for Sun 17.11 - Sat 23.11

AirlineSun 17.11Mon 18.11Tue 19.11Wed 20.11Thu 21.11Fri 22.11Sat 23.11
United Airlines
113161461211
Frontier Airlines
11---------11

Weekly direct flights for Sun 24.11 - Sat 30.11

AirlineSun 24.11Mon 25.11Tue 26.11Wed 27.11Thu 28.11Fri 29.11Sat 30.11
United Airlines
17201616106---
Frontier Airlines
---1---1---1---

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUAYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Sun Country AirlinesSCXSYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is $68. Round trip fares cost between $133 at the lowest and $408 at most.

Weather in Chicago

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January0°C-6°C
February0°C-5°C
March6°C0°C
April11°C4°C
May17°C10°C
June22°C16°C
July25°C20°C
August25°C19°C
September22°C16°C
October15°C10°C
November8°C3°C
December2°C-1°C
Hottest Month
25°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
253
days per year
Snow days
17
days per year

14 day forecast

Monday
4 Nov
64%
19°C15°C
11 Nov
81%
14°C11°C
Tuesday
5 Nov
81%
18°C13°C
12 Nov
15°C10°C
Wednesday
6 Nov
11°C6°C
13 Nov
89%
17°C11°C
Thursday
7 Nov
13°C9°C
14 Nov
83%
9°C7°C
Friday
8 Nov
14°C11°C
15 Nov
8°C5°C
Saturday
9 Nov
67%
12°C10°C
16 Nov
8°C4°C
Sunday
10 Nov
74%
14°C11°C
17 Nov
12°C7°C

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 2.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Chicago is 981 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 Frontier Airlines, United 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 Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Phoenix, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, London, Salt Lake City, San Diego, New Orleans, Houston, San Salvador, Paris, Dallas, Barcelona, Tampa, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, Salt Lake City, New York, Atlanta, London, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Paris, Austin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Rome.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Chicago with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines.
When's the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Chicago?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and Chicago, 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 Washington, D.C. and Chicago?
Traveling between Washington, D.C. and Chicago, 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 Washington, D.C. and Chicago 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 Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago arrive?
What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago depart?
What time do flights between Washington, D.C. and Chicago arrive?

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