S$397 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Washington (ORD-DCA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$397 for one-way flights and S$553 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$553 Return, found 3 days ago
S$553
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$553 found 3 days ago
Delta
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$566 Return, found 3 days ago
S$566
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$566 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$585 Return, found 3 days ago
S$585
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$585 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$585 Return, found 3 days ago
S$585
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$585 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$598 Return, found 3 days ago
S$598
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$598 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$611 Return, found 3 days ago
S$611
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$611 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$892 Return, found 3 days ago
S$892
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 11 Jan, priced at S$892 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$904 Return, found 3 days ago
S$904
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 11 Jan, priced at S$904 found 3 days ago
Delta
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$917 Return, found 3 days ago
S$917
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 8 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sun, 11 Jan, priced at S$917 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$1,039 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,039
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$1,039 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$1,051 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,051
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$1,051 found 3 days ago
Delta
Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 17 Jan
ORD
Chicago
DCA
Washington
S$1,097 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,097
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 15 Jan from Chicago to Washington, returning Sat, 17 Jan, priced at S$1,097 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$136 - S$255 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from ORD to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Round-trip flights between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and National Airport start from S$553. This price is based on fares offered within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book now to avoid missing out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from O'Hare Airport to DCA?
This differs between air carriers, as each one has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to National 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 ORD to DCA flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from ORD to National Airport?
The distance from ORD (ORD) to DCA (DCA) is only 980 kilometres. You'll be walking down the air bridge and grabbing your bags from the carousel in no time at all.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
United Airlines (UA) is one of the top choices for many travellers flying between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and National Airport. Choose from the 321 flights it offers on this route each month. You could also check out the fares available with American Airlines (AA). This carrier operates 273 flights a month between Chicago and Arlington.
Are ORD to National Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Airline tickets from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are available up to a year before departure on Expedia. And although you may nab a great last-minute deal, it's never a sure thing. Also, booking your flights in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid ending up with the dreaded middle seat! We're always updating our fares to bring you the best bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

Travel information

Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Return price
S$552
Distance
976 km
Average flight time
2 hours 56 mins

Book with confidence

Flights from Chicago to Washington

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Chicago (ORD) to Washington D.C. (DCA) including

The earliest flight leaves O'Hare Intl. Airport at 06:00 and arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 00:08. The last flight of the day departs Chicago at 21:12 and arrives at Washington D.C. at 23:59.

The flight distance from Chicago to Washington D.C. is about 988 km, the shortest flight is 01 hours 44 minutes with United Airlines.

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