Open interactive map →Cheap flights from Washington to Chicago
From Washington, reaching Chicago in United States currently costs from €95. Fares are available from several carriers, with prices shifting week to week. The route includes both direct and connecting options - price and travel time trade off depending on which you choose. Prices follow seasonal patterns - the calendar below shows where the dips and peaks fall across the next 12 months, so you can book at the right moment.
Prices to Chicago are typically lowest in the shoulder months shown in the calendar above. Searching for mid-week flights and avoiding school holiday windows can meaningfully cut costs on this route. If you're open on destination, use the interactive map from Washington to compare Chicago against nearby alternatives - you may find a cheaper fare to a similar destination.
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Cheapest month to fly
- October 2026€951 stopCheapest
Based on tracked fares, October is the cheapest month to fly this route at around €95.
Prices last updated: September 2026
Entry requirements for United States
EU passportESTA required (visa-waiver)
US passportN/A (domestic)
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About Chicago
Chicago is the great American city that the coasts overlook - a dense, architecturally extraordinary lakefront city with world-class museums, deep-dish pizza, and jazz and blues venues that trace the music's northern migration. O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) together give the city one of the world's widest airport choices.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight from Washington to Chicago cost?
The cheapest fare currently available from Washington to Chicago is €95. Prices on this route vary by season, day of week, and how far in advance you book. The month-by-month price calendar on this page shows exactly when fares are highest and lowest, so you can pick the most cost-effective window before searching for specific dates. Fares are refreshed regularly as our flight partners publish new availability.
Are there direct flights from Washington to Chicago?
SkyHopp tracks both direct and connecting flights from Washington to Chicago. Connecting flights are often priced lower but add travel time due to the layover. Whether a non-stop option exists on specific dates depends on airline schedules - use the "Direct only" filter on the interactive map to see non-stop options, or check the booking site for a full breakdown by stop count.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Chicago?
Prices on this route typically dip during shoulder-season months, away from school holidays and public holiday windows. Mid-week departures - particularly Tuesday to Thursday - tend to be cheaper than flights on Fridays and Sundays from Washington. The month-by-month price calendar above is the fastest way to identify the cheapest window - look for the months with the lowest fares before committing to travel dates. Booking 3-6 weeks in advance generally offers the best balance of price and seat availability on this route.