CA $116 Cheap Flights from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $116 for one-way flights and CA $252 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 - ORD) route information
Origin airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways, United
Roundtrip price
CA $252
Distance
976 km
Average flight time
1 hour 11 mins

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 American Airlines, Qatar Airways, JAL, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Royal Jordanian, ANA, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, British Airways nonstop flights to O'Hare 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 O'Hare Intl., ORD 

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 $252 rising to CA $318.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to ORD?
If you’re planning on traveling from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to O’Hare Airport, round-trip journeys start from CA $252. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don’t let a good deal pass you by. Book today and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Every air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare 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 DCA to ORD 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 ORD?
That movie you’ve been wanting to see will have to wait — the flight distance between DCA and ORD is only 980 kilometers. The captain will be telling you to put your seat upright for touchdown before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare Airport?
Many adventurers choose to fly with United Airlines (UA) from DCA to O’Hare Airport. This leading airline offers 321 flights every month, so you can easily find a flight time that works for you. Offering 265 flights a month on this route, American Airlines (AA) is another fantastic option.
Are National Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to ORD at the last minute could be your ticket to a great deal. However, it could end up costing a good deal more! If you’d prefer not to take the risk, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the best bargains up to 12 months in advance. If your preferred carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back frequently as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.
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