Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 610 miles (982 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 67 ways to fly it with one stop, through South Bend, Pittsburgh and Akron and more.
How many miles ORD to DCA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 6 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to DCA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to DCA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to DCA with one stop
67 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via South Bend (SBN)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Lansing (LAN)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CRW)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines the whole way
ORD to DCA: common questions
How many miles does ORD to DCA cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to DCA?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Washington (DCA).
How far is Chicago from Washington by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Washington (DCA) are 610 miles (982 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to DCA award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Washington?
The most direct connections are through South Bend (SBN), Pittsburgh (PIT), Akron (CAK), Columbus (CMH) and Cleveland (CLE). On 63 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through South Bend.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.