Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Washington, D.C..

Distance
593 mi
Nonstop flight
Varies
Time difference
+1h
Nonstop airlines
3
CHI
WAS

Fares from Chicago to Washington, D.C.

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

AirlineFromTo
United AirlinesORD O'Hare International AirportIAD Washington Dulles International Airport
American AirlinesORD O'Hare International AirportDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
United AirlinesORD O'Hare International AirportDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
American AirlinesORD O'Hare International AirportBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
United AirlinesORD O'Hare International AirportBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Southwest AirlinesMDW Midway International AirportBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Southwest AirlinesMDW Midway International AirportDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into Washington, D.C.

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

26 miles (42 km) from the city centre. 29 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
SubwayMetro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Centerabout 53mstandard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge
BWI

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

31 miles (50 km) from the city centre. 27.1 million passengers in 2024

HowRoute
TrainMARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station
DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 26.3 million passengers in 2024

HowRouteCost
SubwayMetro Blue and Yellow lines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, linked to Terminal 2 by pedestrian walkwaysMetro fares $2.25-$6.75 at weekday peak by distance

Before you go

This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Washington, D.C. uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the Washington, D.C. guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Washington, D.C.?

As of October 2026, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.

Which airports do nonstop flights use?

Nonstop flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

How far is Washington, D.C. from Chicago?

About 593 miles (955 km), measured between the city centres.

What is the time difference?

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

What ID do I need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.

How do I get from Washington Dulles International Airport into Washington, D.C.?

Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center, about 53 minutes, standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge.

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Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.