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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago from £59

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CHI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Tue 14/417:49
BWI
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ORD
1 stop17h 13m
Frontier
Tue 21/418:08
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop16h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 28/2£93
Mon 13/415:44
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
Mon 20/416:28
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop17h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 27/2£96
Mon 6/415:44
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
Frontier
Fri 10/407:40
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop12h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 24/2£104
Fri 1/516:25
BWI
-
ORD
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Mon 4/516:28
ORD
-
BWI
1 stop7h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 25/2£118
Sat 11/418:50
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 13/418:15
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2£119
Sat 11/419:52
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 18/420:49
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/2£120
Mon 6/415:44
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/419:31
ORD
-
BWI
2 stops28h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£121
Tue 14/417:49
BWI
-
ORD
1 stop17h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/419:15
ORD
-
BWI
2 stops20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2£122
Fri 24/418:50
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 27/414:30
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 24/2£125
Thu 23/411:08
BWI
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 26/406:45
ORD
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/2£125
Fri 10/407:30
DCA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 15/409:00
ORD
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2£138
Wed 1/406:15
IAD
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 11m
United Airlines
Fri 10/418:01
ORD
-
IAD
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/2£138

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£93

One-way from

£59

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£188

Good one-way deal

£65 or less
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  • Frontier
  • 14/4-21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 27m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chicago
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  • Frontier
  • 17/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 39m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Chicago
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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Depart

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Price

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 29/4

06:00-07:21

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

18:00-21:02

Nonstop2h 02m

£119

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 28/4

11:08-12:26

Nonstop2h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

14:25-17:28

Nonstop2h 03m

£119

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/4

18:55-20:13

Nonstop2h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/4

11:00-14:02

Nonstop2h 02m

£161

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/4

06:00-07:21

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

06:45-09:39

Nonstop1h 54m

£161

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 23/3

06:20-07:43

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

11:05-14:07

Nonstop2h 02m

£164

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/4

22:30-23:43

Nonstop2h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

08:45-11:48

Nonstop2h 03m

£167

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/5

20:15-21:44

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

07:01-10:04

Nonstop2h 03m

£177

BaltimoreChicago

BWI - ORD

BWIORD

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/5

06:15-07:36

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

07:01-10:04

Nonstop2h 03m

£177

Washington, D.C.Chicago

DCA - ORD

DCAORD

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/5

19:00-20:39

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

08:00-10:59

Nonstop1h 59m

£182

Washington, D.C.Chicago

IAD - ORD

IADORD

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 25/4

17:21-18:39

Nonstop2h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

14:25-17:28

Nonstop2h 03m

£182

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (average of £42). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of £99). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

The most flights from WAS to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in just under 2h 18m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 37m. Washington, D.C. and Chicago are separated by a distance of 620 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £157 on this airline. Frontier is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Baltimore/Washington - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago consider choosing Air China (91%), Ethiopian Air (90%) or ANA (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago (average of £42). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of £99). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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FrontierCheapest£157Average£157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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