⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Chicago to Washington flights

Chicago (MDW) to Washington (WAS): 576 miles (927 km) great-circle, about 1h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $217 round-trip on Frontier, with 1 stop, departing April 29, 2026.

F9FrontierF92780
Depart
MDW
Chicago, USA
14:15
2026-04-29
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 21:10
2026-05-03
Stops
1 stop
Distance
576 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$217
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Chicago to Washington fare fly?

$217 round-trip, Frontier F92780, departing 2026-04-29 at 14:15, returning 2026-05-03. The recorded itinerary left on a Wednesday, returning on a Sunday 4 nights later; the fare was observed 4 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Chicago from Washington?

  • Distance: 576 miles (927 km) great-circle, heading east (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 40m.
  • Departure airport: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago, United States, UTC-5 on April 29, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on April 29, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F92780, 1 stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Chicago to Washington fare compare with other routes from MDW?

At $217, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MDW (median $316). That is 37.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MDW median of 22.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from MDW of similar length: Atlanta (592 mi) at $105 and Philadelphia (667 mi) at $141.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 11 of 30 MDW routes. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from MDW.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, Chicago (MDW) ranked 9th at $217. Lowest: $87 from Atlanta (ATL); highest: $572 from Los Angeles (LAX); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (10), United Airlines (3), American Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1), Copa (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Chicago, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Chicago to Washington flight questions

How far is Chicago from Washington by plane?

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Chicago is about 576 miles (927 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading east. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from MDW. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington?

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About 1h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 576 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 1 stop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 9th, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Washington?

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On April 29, 2026, Chicago was on UTC-5 (America/Chicago) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 1 hour ahead of Chicago: noon in Chicago was 13:00 in Washington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Chicago to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $217 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F92780, departing April 29, 2026, returning May 3, 2026, with 1 stop. At $217, it ranked 11th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from MDW (median $316). That is 37.7 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the MDW median of 22.1 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From MDW, 7 of 30 were. Routes from MDW of similar length: Atlanta (592 mi) at $105 and Philadelphia (667 mi) at $141.

Which airports serve flights from Chicago to Washington?

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It departs Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States, and arrives at Washington (WAS) in Washington, United States. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A domestic United States flight.

Where else near Washington can you fly from Chicago?

Philadelphia (PHL) $141New York (NYC) $211Atlanta (ATL) $105Orlando (ORL) $154Tampa (TPA) $178Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $160All flights from Chicago →

Other cities with flights to Washington

From Atlanta (ATL) $87From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $92From San Diego (SAN) $152From Orlando (MCO) $153From Las Vegas (LAS) $187From Tampa (TPA) $188

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