￥17,220 Cheap Flights from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD)

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Cheap Flights from Washington to Chicago (DCA-ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ￥17,220 for one-way flights and ￥40,530 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥40,530 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥40,530
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at ￥40,530 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥40,640 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥40,640
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at ￥40,640 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥41,420 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥41,420
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 18 from Washington to Chicago, returning Thu, Dec 25, priced at ￥41,420 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥42,140 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥42,140
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at ￥42,140 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥42,930 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥42,930
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 18 from Washington to Chicago, returning Thu, Dec 25, priced at ￥42,930 found 6 days ago
Delta
Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥44,440 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥44,440
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Dec 18 from Washington to Chicago, returning Thu, Dec 25, priced at ￥44,440 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥46,020 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥46,020
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at ￥46,020 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 25
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥46,150 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥46,150
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 18 from Washington to Chicago, returning Thu, Dec 25, priced at ￥46,150 found 6 days ago
United
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥47,430 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥47,430
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at ￥47,430 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
￥47,520 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
￥47,520
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at ￥47,520 found 4 days ago

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From ￥16,420 - ￥34,992 per traveler.
Flights from Washington (DCA) to Chicago (ORD)
Origin airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines
Roundtrip price
￥40,530
Distance
976 km
Average flight time
1 hour 16 mins

Washington to Chicago Flights

Sometimes you just need to get out of town or maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery. Regardless of the reason, a flight from Washington to will do just the trick! Go on, plan to see all the famous landmarks and eat your weight in the local cuisine. Your trip is beckoning, so answer the call by packing your suitcase and filling your travel itinerary with exploring Chicago.

Whether you’re flying for business or jet-setting on your personal time, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Expedia.com, we’ll pair you up with DCA to ORD flights that won’t make your bank account wince. Ready to temporarily leave behind Washington for new horizons? Browse through our cheap airfare, and filter by flight times and dates until you find just what you had in mind. From flights without layovers to ones that arrive early in the morning, you’ll come across plane tickets that suit your travel preferences. You can even bundle your flight to ORD with hotels and car rentals to score even bigger savings.

All set to hit the clouds? Book your travel arrangements with us today and have left-over money to put toward your travel outings and adventures.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
If you're traveling from National Airport to O'Hare Airport, round-trip journeys start from ￥40,530. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang around. 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 National Airport to ORD?
We understand that things crop up unexpectedly, so we've made it as hassle-free as possible for you to cancel your trip online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) 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 O'Hare Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How many hours is the flight from DCA to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The flight time from National Airport to O'Hare Airport is an easy 2 hours and 14 minutes. If you're lucky, you might just finish an in-flight movie before landing!
How far is the flight from DCA to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Forget about a movie marathon on this flight — it's just 980 kilometers from Arlington to Chicago. Find your way to your seat, enjoy the in-flight service and you'll be there before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from National Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
With 291 monthly flights from DCA to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), United Airlines (UA) is a great choice. If you'd like more options, check out the deals with American Airlines (AA). This carrier operates 239 flights monthly between these airports.
Are National Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices are constantly going up and down, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute flight deals between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) are of course possible, it's also a good idea to keep an eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines publicize their prices up to a year ahead of the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the biggest bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to grab your seat when fare prices drop.

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