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Cheapest round-trip
$194
Typical prices: $281-$495
Frontier
Sun 11/11Fri 11/16
MDW - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$211
Typical prices: $289-$508
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Sun 12/9Wed 12/12
ORD - IAD • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 02m
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Cheapest • 23% average savings
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Most punctual • 83% on-time
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Shortest trip • 4h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl (CHI-IAD)

 

Cheap flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:08 am - 5:12 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:06 pm - 11:22 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
15h 16m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
$194Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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10:26 am - 5:12 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:06 pm - 3:31 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
$194Frontier
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 1
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5:26 pm - 12:14 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:33 pm - 7:15 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$194Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 10
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5:15 pm - 5:12 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 57m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:48 am - 11:13 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 25m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Dallas/Fort Worth
$194Frontier
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
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7:49 pm - 5:12 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
20h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:36 pm - 8:46 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 10m2 stops Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA Orlando
$201Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:36 am - 5:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 20m2 stops Orlando Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA
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6:07 pm - 3:37 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$210Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
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2:30 pm - 5:32 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 02mnonstop
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8:15 am - 9:37 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 22mnonstop
$211United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12
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8:50 am - 11:52 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 02mnonstop
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10:15 am - 11:38 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 23mnonstop
$211United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
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10:32 am - 1:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 03mnonstop
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5:29 pm - 6:51 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 22mnonstop
$211United Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:36 am - 5:56 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 20m2 stops Orlando Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA
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6:07 pm - 3:37 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 30m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$220Multiple Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport typically range from $281 to $495. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $194, on Frontier.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight route?

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) is the cheapest Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, averaging $237 round-trip. Other Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport routes average $347, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 42% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at $306 round-trip.
•August ($408) and September ($385) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 18 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 59% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Dulles Intl

 
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Key details for Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$110
Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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Your Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:55 am and lands at 7:57 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:57 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 02m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 2h 02m, covering 572 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $281 to $495, with an average of $351 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 76% above the $351 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $200 round-trip via Tampa (TPA), compared to $358 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $194 to $1,157. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 79% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Tampa (TPA) - 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $312 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $500, a difference of $188.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 16m, compared with 5h 19m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $312, about $188 less than Monday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 18 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 59% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for May. Fares historically average $306 round-trip in that month - typically $102 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with United Airlines. Over the past three months, 83% of United Airlines flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 83%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 51m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Tampa Airport (TPA) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $200 round-trip on this route - about $157 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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