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04/19/2025
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Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by flight

The journey from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by flight is 594.99 mi and takes 2 hr 56 min. There are 34 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:15 AM and the last at 10:20 PM. It is possible to travel from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by flight for as little as $143.65 or as much as $819.03. The best price for this journey is $143.65.

Lowest Price $143.65
Journey Duration 2 hr 56 min
Connection per Day 34
Lowest Price $143.65
Highest Price $819.03
First Departure 6:15 AM
Last Departure 10:20 PM
Distance 594.99 mi
Departure Washington, DC
Arrival Chicago, IL
Carriers United Airlines

Washington, DC to Chicago, IL Flight Times

Departure date
Saturday, Apr 19, 2025

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Best time to book cheap flight tickets from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL

The cheapest Washington, DC - Chicago, IL flight tickets can be found for as low as $134.58 if you’re lucky, or $194.35 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $268.53.

Find the best day to travel to Chicago, IL by plane

When travelling to Chicago, IL by plane, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board United Airlines from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL
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Washington, DC to Chicago, IL CO2 Emissions by Flight

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Train
67.03kg
Bus
71.82kg
Flight
191.51kg
Car
153.21kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a flight ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL?
A flight ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is $348.05. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $143.65.
What's the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is $143.65. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL by flight?
Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is 594.99 mi.
How long does the flight between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL take?
Washington, DC to Chicago, IL is on average 2 hr 56 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hr 9 min.
How many flight connections per day go from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL?
Washington, DC to Chicago, IL has 34 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL leave?
The earliest flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL departs at 6:15 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL depart?
The latest flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL departs at 10:20 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest flight ticket we have found is $143.65 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL?
There are on average 21 direct connection(s) from Washington, DC to go to Chicago, IL.
What's the fastest journey time between Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by flight?
The fastest journey time by flight between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL is 2 hr 9 min.
Is there a direct flight from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL?
Yes, there is a direct flight between Washington, DC and Chicago, IL.
What are the CO2 emissions for Washington, DC to Chicago, IL by flight?
The flight journey from Washington, DC to Chicago, IL creates 191.51kg of CO2 emissions.