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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Washington, D.C. to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.Washington, D.C. to Chicago: Flight information
The things to know before you go.Cheapest flight found | AED 213 |
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Cheapest month to fly | May |
Average flight time | 2 hrs, 10 mins |
Most popular airline | Southwest Airlines |
Average flights per week | 776 |
Finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago: Frequently asked questions
The main airport in Chicago is Chicago O’Hare International Airport, while the city is also served by Chicago Midway Airport. There are five airlines operating flights from Washington to Chicago 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 to Midway International Airport.
* This information is correct as of June 2017
Airport Information - Arriving
Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located 27km outside of Chicago and is linked to the city on the CTA Blue Line which takes between 40-50 minutes. You will find everything you would need at the airport whether it’s a café or a restaurant to enjoy a drink or a meal or shops to pick up what you need for your trip so you're sure to find some way to pass the time.
Chicago Midway Airport is the second airport in Chicago mainly operating domestic flights. The airport is a lot smaller than Chicago O’Hare International Airport but still offers an ample selection of amenities and facilities including a few shops and numerous places to eat and drink. The airport is located only 16km away from central Chicago and is connected to the city on the CTA Orange Line which takes 25 minutes.
Airport Information - Departing
Washington Dulles International Airport is the main airport serving Washington offering everything you would need for a pleasant stay. Set within a single terminal complex, the airport is home to a wide variety of shops, restaurants and cafes so you’re sure to find a way to pass the time while waiting for your flight. There are numerous bus services running to Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington if you don’t want to drive yourself or take a taxi.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located only 5km from central Washington and is made up of three passenger terminals. You can find a variety of places to eat and drink at the airport whether it’s a café for a quick snack or a restaurant to sit down with a meal. As the airport is much closer to Washington compared to Washington Dulles International Airport you can make the journey in no time at all.
What to Expect in Chicago
In Chicago the weather is warm and pleasant over the summer but the winters in the city can be very cold and snowy so be sure to pack appropriately. As you will be on a domestic flight within the country you won’t be required to have a visa, but you still need to remember to bring all of your essential travel documents with you including your passport. Check out the top hotels in Chicago to make the most out of your visit.
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