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Washington, D.C..AED 210 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 22, returning Wed, May 29.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Wed, May 22, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, May 29, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 210, select.
Washington, D.C..AED 213 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 20, returning Sat, Jul 27.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Sat, Jul 20, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Jul 27, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 213, select.
Washington, D.C..AED 229 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 18, returning Sat, Sep 21.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Wed, Sep 18, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Sep 21, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 229, select.
Washington, D.C..AED 231 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 29, returning Sat, Jun 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Wed, May 29, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Jun 8, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 231, select.
Washington, D.C..AED 242 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 8, returning Sat, Jun 15.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Sat, Jun 8, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Jun 15, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 242, select.
Washington, D.C..AED 269 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 16, returning Sat, Oct 19.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Wed, Oct 16, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Oct 19, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 269, select.
Washington, D.C..AED 290 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 2, returning Sat, Aug 10.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Fri, Aug 2, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Aug 10, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 290, select.
Washington, D.C..AED 329 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 26, returning Fri, Aug 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Chicago Midway on Fri, Jul 26, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, Aug 2, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 329, select.

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Chicago to Washington, D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundAED 210
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 53 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week672

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington, D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, Manassas, and Baltimore Glenn L Martin.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is AED 210. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
Southwest Airlines, United and American Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Washington, D.C..
There are 672 flights per week flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C., as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. is usually May.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Washington, D.C. is Baltimore Washington International – which is 43.6 km away from the center of Washington, D.C.. We've found flights to this airport from AED 210.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington, D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington, D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Washington, D.C. is Frontier Airlines.

Washington has two airports, Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. There are five airlines operating flights from Chicago to Washington via Chicago O’Hare International Airport - American Airlines, American Eagle, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and United Express, the shuttle service to United Airlines. Southwest Airlines operates a flight from Midway International Airport to Washington.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Washington Dulles International Airport is the main airport in Washington set within a single terminal complex, so you don’t have far to go if you need to transfer between flights. At the airport you will find an extensive range of amenities and facilities so you won’t be short on things to do. In addition to its many different shops which offer everything you would need, the airport is home to many places to eat and drink so you won’t go hungry. Once you have landed at Washington Dulles International Airport there are a number of bus services that can take you into the city, or you can find taxis available right outside the terminal building.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located only 5km from central Washington and is comprised of three passenger terminals. The airport offers everything in terms of amenities and facilities such as shops, restaurants and cafes so there is plenty to do to pass the time before continuing your journey.

Airport Information - Departing

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, often shortened simply to O’Hare Airport, is the primary airport serving Chicago located just over 25km from the city. Getting to the airport is easy if you won’t have a car as it is connected to the city on the CTA Blue Line which allows you to travel to the airport in around 45 minutes. All of the amenities and facilities you would expect of a modern airport can be enjoyed at Chicago O’Hare International Airport whether it’s places to eat and drink or shops to browse through, so you won’t be lacking in things to do while you wait to board your flight.

Chicago Midway Airport is Chicago's single passenger terminal domestic airport. The airport offers a decent range of amenities and services to ensure all of your needs are met whether it’s shops to pick up some last minute essentials or somewhere for a meal or a drink. Getting to the airport is possible on the CTA Orange Line from central Chicago which takes around 25 minutes.

What to Expect in Washington

While the weather in Washington is warm and pleasant over the summer, things can get pretty cold when winter comes and snowfall is not uncommon. You won’t need to get a visa when traveling between Chicago and Washington as it is a domestic route, but don’t forget to bring all your travel documents including your passport along. Check out the top hotels in Washington to make the most out of your stay.


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