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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Washington to Chicago, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The airlines on the Washington — Chicago route each fly on specific days: American Airlines and United Airlines fly on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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The cheapest one-way flight from Washington to Chicago departs on 05/18/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $76
There is no information about the cheapest roundtrip flight from Washington to Chicago
Fastest flight from Washington to Chicago takes 2h 2m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, Tu, We, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Washington and Chicago is 955km (592 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 11m. There are 81 direct flights from Washington to Chicago. The time difference between Washington and Chicago is 1h. Flights from Washington begin at 6:00 AM. The latest flight from Washington departs at 10:30 PM
More than 6 airlines operate flights from Washington to Chicago, including Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $76, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
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Washington — Chicago
06/02/2026
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WN1784
starting at $111
Washington — Chicago
05/05/2026
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UA1778
starting at $190
Washington — Chicago
05/15/2026
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UA2218
starting at $314
Washington — Chicago
05/16/2026
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WN1784
starting at $231
Washington — Chicago
05/23/2026
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3L4419
starting at $315
Washington — Chicago
05/02/2026
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UA654
starting at $202
Baltimore — Chicago
05/01/2026
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UA590
starting at $475
Baltimore — Chicago
05/04/2026
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WN2455
starting at $393
Baltimore — Chicago
05/06/2026
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UA590
starting at $410
Washington — Chicago
05/19/2026
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WN1784
starting at $160
American Airlines
Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $237
United Airlines
Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $192
The cheapest flight ticket from Washington to Chicago according to data for the last 48 hours costs $76
Often the best time to buy tickets from Washington to Chicago is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Washington to Chicago can be found flying in these months: May, August, December.
The fastest flights from Washington to Chicago start from 2 hours 2 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Washington — Chicago: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
The cost of a one-way flight from Washington to Chicago ranges from $88 (May 2026) to $346 (April 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $181–$346.
On the Washington — Chicago route, prices change frequently in both directions. Predicting the exact cost is tricky, but we can identify months when tickets tend to be cheaper.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is May 2026–July 2026 — averaging $133. The most expensive is April 2026–May 2026 ($217). The difference reaches 39%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is May 2026–July 2026, where you can save up to 39%.
Price spread on this route is 48.9%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.
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