⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Chicago to Washington flights

Chicago (ORD) to Washington (WAS): 587 miles (945 km) great-circle, about 1h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $209 round-trip on United Airlines, nonstop, departing April 29, 2026.

UAUnited AirlinesUA482
Depart
ORD
Chicago, USA
06:00
2026-04-29
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 06:15
2026-05-03
Stops
non-stop
Distance
587 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$209
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Chicago to Washington fare fly?

$209 round-trip, United Airlines UA482, departing 2026-04-29 at 06:00, 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: 587 miles (945 km) great-circle, heading east (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 40m.
  • Departure airport: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 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: United Airlines UA482, non-stop, round-trip, 4 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

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

At $209, it ranked 14th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from ORD (median $221). That is 35.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the ORD median of 16.6 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from ORD of similar length: Atlanta (607 mi) at $110 and Philadelphia (676 mi) at $121.

United Airlines had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 ORD routes. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from ORD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, Chicago (ORD) ranked 8th at $209. 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 587 miles (945 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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 ORD. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington?

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About 1h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 587 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded United Airlines fare was nonstop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 8th, 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: $209 per person round-trip on United Airlines flight UA482, departing April 29, 2026, returning May 3, 2026, nonstop. At $209, it ranked 14th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from ORD (median $221). That is 35.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the ORD median of 16.6 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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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop United Airlines flight, UA482, on April 29, 2026. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From ORD, 12 of 30 were. Routes from ORD of similar length: Atlanta (607 mi) at $110 and Philadelphia (676 mi) at $121.

Which airports serve flights from Chicago to Washington?

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It departs Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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) $121New York (NYC) $185Atlanta (ATL) $110Orlando (ORL) $195Tampa (TPA) $173Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $99All 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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