Cheap flights from DCA to ORD (Ronald Reagan Washington National to O'Hare Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DCA to ORD starting at $78 One Way, $156 Round Trip

Prices starting at $156 for return flights and $78 for one-way flights to O'Hare Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
$156 Roundtrip, just found
$156
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 10 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $156 just found
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
$165 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 11 from Washington to Chicago, returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $165 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
$175 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 13 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $175 found 4 hours ago
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 23
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
$175 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$175
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Nov 20 from Washington to Chicago, returning Mon, Nov 23, priced at $175 found 3 hours ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
DCA
Washington
ORD
Chicago
$181 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Washington to Chicago, returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $181 found 19 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near O'Hare Intl.

Airport Hotels near O'Hare Intl.

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport

4 out of 5
O'Hare International Airport Chicago IL
$227 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$266 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,563 reviews)
"Convenience is the only reason to stay here. My shower did not work for some reason. It is a tired property but incredibly convenient."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport
Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG

Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG

3.5 out of 5
5440 N River Rd Rosemont IL
$144 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$164 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rosemont. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,871 reviews)
"Very clean nice looking hotel."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Crowne Plaza Chicago Ohare Hotel & Conf Ctr by IHG
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago

4 out of 5
9300 Bryn Mawr Ave Rosemont IL
$161 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Oct 23 to Oct 24
$183 total
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rosemont. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,280 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed just two nights at the hotel. Staff were very and very helpful to us when we needed help from them. We ate breakfast and dinner in the hotel as well and the food was good. The staff in every area we dealt with were very nice as well. If you don't rent a car, there is not much ..."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Chicago

Congress Plaza Hotel

Congress Plaza Hotel

3.5 out of 5
520 South Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
$107 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$127 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (10,177 reviews)
"The room I stayed in 1270 was terrible maintained. It was clean but shower seemed to have be poorly repaired too many times, toilet was loose and a bit crooked, the door nob on the bathroom door coming off, door on the dresser also crooked and tiles on the bathroom floor broken. The hotel does not ..."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Congress Plaza Hotel
The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast

4 out of 5
1301 N State Pkwy Chicago IL
$121 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$143 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,548 reviews)
"Hotel is located in nice quiet neighborhood, close to the beach and downtown. We tayed for a few nights. All staff members were very friendly and helpful. Our room was small with queen size bed, even so we booked king bed. Food and drinks at the bar were delicious."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast
River Hotel

River Hotel

4 out of 5
75 East Wacker Drive Chicago IL
$152 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$181 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
River Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Chicago Hotels With Airport Transportation

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL
$60 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$68 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,012 reviews)
"El lugar muy limpio. Y accesible a todo"

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

3 out of 5
777 E Grand Avenue Bensenville IL
$106 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$117 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bensenville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

3 out of 5
4200 North River Road Schiller Park IL
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$116 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiller Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,211 reviews)
"The bathtub leaked and they said it wasn’t fixable. One of the beds was broken and the fixed it but broke again. Overall the property is dirty and outdated. 2/10."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Chicago Hotels

Freehand Chicago

Freehand Chicago

4 out of 5
19 East Ohio Street Chicago IL
$154 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$183 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Freehand Chicago
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago

2 out of 5
65 E Harrison St Chicago IL
$120 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$143 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago
Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL
$60 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$68 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,012 reviews)
"El lugar muy limpio. Y accesible a todo"

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Chicago

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

4 out of 5
511 North Columbus Drive Chicago IL
$180 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$241 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
17 E Monroe St Chicago IL
$215 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$256 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chicago. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,718 reviews)
"Nice, historical,conveniently located, minus the parking charge! We don’t ride horses anymore meaning we have cars, hence… we need to park it and no! We shouldn’t have to pay. Next thing would be to charge us for the bed! To use the bathroom and microwave among other things but I better now give ..."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North

4 out of 5
600 N State St Chicago IL
$152 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$181 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chicago. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,973 reviews)
"Ubicación"

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown River North
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DCA to ORD Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to ORD?
Really need to travel from DCA to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) as fast as possible? It's your lucky day. You'll find multiple carriers that operate direct flights. United Airlines and American Airlines are up there with the best of them.
What is the shortest flight from DCA to O'Hare Airport?
Keep that binge-watch you had planned for another day, because the flight from Washington to Chicago will be over quickly. It can take just 2 hours and 18 minutes to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to ORD.
How many hours flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Don't get too comfortable in that seat — the general flight time from DCA to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is just 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What airlines have the most flights from National Airport to ORD?
While there are numerous airlines that provide flights from National Airport to O'Hare Airport, there are a couple that stand out. American Airlines (AA) is one of the favorites and offers 258 flights each month. If you want to broaden your options, look up the price of tickets from United Airlines (UA), which has 310 flights from Washington to Chicago every month.

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