CA $143 Cheap Flights from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW)

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Cheap flights from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (MDW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $143 for one-way flights and CA $464 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from Washington to Chicago (DCA - MDW) route information
Origin airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination airport
Midway Intl.
Roundtrip price
CA $464
Distance
957 km

Washington to Chicago Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Washington to Chicago 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Chicago from Washington whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are Southwest Airlines nonstop flights to Midway Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Washington to Chicago today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National, DCA to Midway Intl., MDW 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Washington to Chicago—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Chicago from Washington currently is just CA $464 rising to CA $959.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in July when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Chicago  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Chicago from Washington 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Chicago with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from National Airport to MDW?
Based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between National Airport and Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) start from CA $464. Make your booking ASAP to get the best price for your journey. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from National Airport to MDW?
This can differ between airlines, as each one has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from National Airport to Midway Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for National Airport to Midway Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to MDW?
That movie you’ve been wanting to see will have to wait — the flight distance between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and MDW is only 960 kilometers. The captain will be asking you to put your seat upright for landing before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from National Airport to Midway Airport?
Southwest Airlines (WN) will fly you from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Airport comfortably and reliably. Take your pick of 182 direct flights every month along this route.
Are DCA to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally find a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from DCA to MDW popping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you’d rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals frequently — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines advertise prices that far in advance.
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