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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €41, departing 19 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 24 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Washington to Chicago. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 956 km
- Alternative airports
- DCA, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) → Washington, city gazetteer reference point (38.8951, -77.0364): ≈ 5 km.
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Washington, city gazetteer reference point (38.8951, -77.0364): ≈ 37 km.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Washington to Chicago?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €41, found on 24 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Chicago?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €41.
Are there direct flights from Washington to Chicago?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Chicago?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
How many of the observed Washington to Chicago fares were non-stop?
19 of the 22 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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