Washington DC to Chicago Flights

Airports in Washington, D.C.

Two airports service the Washington, D.C., area: Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport. Travelers looking for cheap flights from Washington, D.C., can use CheapTickets to compare deals at Dulles, Reagan and nearby Baltimore International Airport. More than thirty airlines offer flights at Dulles International Airport, which is a major domestic and international gateway on the East Coast. Reagan offers fifteen airlines with dozens of flights departing daily for domestic destinations. CheapTickets analyzes all of these options to help you find the best air ticket prices.

Airport Parking in Washington, D.C.

Reagan National Airport has three parking garages across from the terminals, as well as one remote economy lot. The terminal lots feature hourly and daily rates, and the economy lot offers the best rate options for long-term parking. At Dulles, one hourly lot and two daily lots are available to passengers. In addition, an economy lot serves long-term travelers, while valet parking is available for passengers in a hurry.

Transportation in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., features a Metrorail service from the downtown area to the Washington Flyer Coach service to Dulles. Tickets for these services can be purchased at the rail stations or airport. Washington Flyer (703-572-TAXI) also offers taxi services to both Dulles and Reagan. The Metrorail service stops at an elevated station directly at the Reagan airport, so no coach or shuttle transfer is necessary. SuperShuttle (1-800-BLUEVAN) serves both Dulles and Reagan airports as well, with reasonable shared-van fares throughout the metro area.

Airport Restaurants in Washington, D.C.

Reagan National Airport boasts more than 40 restaurants in its terminals and has a website dedicated to terminal shopping and dining at www.shopreagannational.com. Dulles features numerous shops and more than 50 restaurants. Passengers who save money on cheap flights from Washington, D.C., through CheapTickets can enjoy both shopping and dining before departure from Dulles or Reagan.

Airports in Chicago

Finding bargain flights to Chicago is a breeze with CheapTickets. The website helps the budget planner find the best deals with a few clicks of a mouse. If you're flying to Chicago, the third largest city in the United States, you'll land at one of the two major airports in the city: O'Hare International Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport. The latter serves primarily domestic destinations. Chicago O'Hare International Airport is situated in the northwestern part of the city, 17 miles from downtown Chicago. It is primarily serviced by two major airlines: United Airlines and American Airlines.

Transportation from O'Hare

You have quite a few transportation options available to get to and from O'Hare International Airport, from local mass transit lines, regional trains and buses, and airport shuttles to taxi service and rental cars. CTA Blue Line, among many others, is a fast and convenient way to get to and from the airport without having to deal with traffic.

Weather in Chicago

Chicago has a humid continental climate, and all four seasons are distinct. Winters are very cold, with average temperatures ranging from the low 20s to the mid-30s. Springs are wet, while summers are hot and often humid. The smallest amount of precipitation is in February and January, while the greatest amount of rainfall is in August and April. With its mainly sunny days and mild daytime temperatures, autumn is probably the best time to visit Chicago.

Attractions in Chicago

From the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and Cloud Gate and Millennium Park to Lake Michigan, John Hancock Center, and the Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago has plenty of attractions for history buffs and adventurers alike. When you're looking for the best prices on flights to Chicago, check CheapTickets.com.