Washington to Chicago flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Washington to Chicago is €65 (checked on 1 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €65, departing 19 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 1 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 18Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Frontier Airlines
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- 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 American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest 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.
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Washington to Chicago: Thursday, from €65 (checked 1 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €101 | 3 |
| Tuesday | €101 | 3 |
| Wednesday | €95 | 3 |
| Thursday | €65 | 3 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Washington to Chicago by days until departure (8 to 30 days): €65 (checked 1 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €112 | 7 |
| 8 to 30 days | €65 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Washington to Chicago?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €65, found on 1 Nov 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 €65.
Are there direct flights from Washington to Chicago?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Chicago?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Frontier Airlines.
How many of the observed Washington to Chicago fares were non-stop?
11 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.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Washington to Chicago?
Cheapest day of the week from Washington to Chicago: Thursday, from €65 (checked 1 Nov 2026).
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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