Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago one hour behind Washington DC.
Flights from DCA to ORD start from 05:59 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is at 20:40 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 168 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
With a reliable 84.11% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for DCA to ORD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DCA and ORD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Rs22,652 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs45,470. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from DCA to ORD, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DCA to ORD.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DCA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're arriving on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Explore without limits with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Chicago and beyond.
Booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Chicago in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its top attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, your itinerary will be busy.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without a visit to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
