The quickest way is to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, which can be as quick as 1h 55m onboard Southwest. You can also get a train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, or a bus from Washington, D.C. to Chicago which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.
The cheapest way is to get a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, which can be as cheap as $38. A train from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is more expensive than a flight, with prices starting at $190. A bus from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is also an option, with an average price of $148.
The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is 593.1 mi. 1h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.
There are 6 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago as of January 2025.
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Chicago.
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is Boeing 737-800, representing 12.84% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 12.22%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 11.73%, and Airbus A319 at 11.03%.
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Chicago is United Airlines, representing 36% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 32%, Frontier at 22%, and Southwest at 10%.
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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Frontier | PriceFrom $58 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 3,428 reviews | ||
Spirit Airlines | PriceFrom $101 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,087 reviews | ||
American Airlines | PriceFrom $136 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | ||
United Airlines | PriceFrom $149 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews | ||
Southwest | PriceFrom $158 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 4,587 reviews | ||
Delta | PriceFrom $175 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,456 reviews |
Southwest flies from Washington, D.C. to Chicago around 30 times per week, with 4,587 momondo users rating the airline 8.1/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Washington, D.C. to Chicago in the last 72 hours was $158 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $295 for Southwest flights on this route.
The best United Airlines deal for Washington, D.C. to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $149, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $330 round-trip. United Airlines operates 86 flights out of Washington, D.C. into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 8,913 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.
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