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Cheap flights Chicago — Washington

from $122 956 km ~1h 37m 16 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Friday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $122 on 18.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
18 Dec 2026, Fri
Frontier Airlines F9 1483
16:35
ORD O'Hare International Airport
22:59
DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
6h 24m 1 stop
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26 Nov 2026, Thu
American Airlines AA 2223
17:45
ORD O'Hare International Airport
19:49
DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
2h 4m Direct
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18 Dec 2026, Fri
American Airlines AA 3187
21:00
ORD O'Hare International Airport
22:59
DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
1h 59m Direct
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04 Jan 2027, Mon
American Airlines AA 2345
16:00
ORD O'Hare International Airport
18:01
DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
2h 1m Direct
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05 Jan 2027, Tue
American Airlines AA 2148
04:30
ORD O'Hare International Airport
06:32
DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
2h 2m Direct
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30 Dec 2026, Wed
United Airlines UA 1077
16:00
ORD O'Hare International Airport
17:59
DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
1h 59m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
956 km
Flight time
1h 37m
Time difference
+1h
Minimum price
from $122 (18.12.2026)
Average price
$149
Maximum price
$239
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (1)
ORD O'Hare International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
Airlines (3)
F9 Frontier Airlines AA American Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (7)
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Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 4 flights · 4 days
$122
American Airlines
American Airlines
11 flights · 10 days
$124
United Airlines
United Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$150
Where to buy tickets 7
Trip.com
4 tickets · 3 days
from $122
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $124
Farera
3 tickets · 3 days
from $137
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $137
Clickavia
3 tickets · 3 days
from $150
Tickets
2 tickets · 2 days
from $153
Wingie
2 tickets · 2 days
from $210
Airports

From — Chicago (1)

  • ORD O'Hare International Airport

To — Washington (1)

  • DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Chicago — Washington
How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington?
Approximate flight time — 1h 37m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Chicago to Washington?
The straight-line distance — 956 km.
How much do flights from Chicago to Washington cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $122 on 18.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $149. Range: $122 — $239.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Washington?
The difference — +1h.
From which airports does Chicago operate flights?
From Chicago: ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
To which airports in Washington do flights arrive?
To Washington: DCA (Ronald Reagan National Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $137. Total direct flights found: 5.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Chicago — Washington

Flights Chicago — Washington is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 956 km. Flight time 1h 37m. Time difference +1h.

From Chicago (ORD) flights depart from 1 airport: ORD. To Washington (DCA) — 1 arrival airport: DCA.

3 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $122 (18.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $149, ranging from $122 to $239. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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