Washington, DC to Chicago: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical round trip was $366 per person and the lowest $354, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $354 |
| Typical (median) | $366 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
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Trips we picked on this route
$354 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $354 | Frontier | with a stop | 7h 24m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $354 | Frontier | with a stop | 7h 24m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $378 | F9 | with a stop | 7h 24m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $528 | UA | nonstop | 2h 14m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $354 | Frontier | with a stop | 7h 24m | Google Flights |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $354 | Frontier | with a stop | 7h 24m | Google Flights |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $418 | F9 | with a stop | 7h 24m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $413 | F9 | with a stop | 7h 24m | Kiwi.com |
About Chicago
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Questions about Washington, DC to Chicago
What does a round trip from Washington, DC to Chicago usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $366 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was $354.
When is the best time to fly from Washington, DC to Chicago?
Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, DC to Chicago?
No, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.