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Cheapest round-trip
$202
Typical prices: $144-$292
Delta
Sun 9/6Tue 9/8
IAD - MDW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$216
Typical prices: $271-$442
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Sat 10/10Mon 10/12
IAD - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $187 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Chicago (IAD-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Chicago

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8
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11:10 am - 4:59 pm
IAD
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MDW
6h 49m
1 stop
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5:37 pm - 11:14 pm
MDW
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IAD
4h 37m
1 stop
$202Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
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8:33 pm - 7:53 am
IAD
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ORD
12h 20m
1 stop
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8:05 am - 7:44 pm
ORD
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IAD
10h 39m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 19
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7:48 am - 7:53 pm
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ORD
13h 05m
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8:05 am - 7:44 pm
ORD
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IAD
10h 39m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:20 am - 7:59 pm
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ORD
14h 39m
1 stop
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8:05 am - 7:44 pm
ORD
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IAD
10h 39m
1 stop
$215Frontier
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
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6:10 am - 7:25 am
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ORD
2h 15mnonstop
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9:52 pm - 12:58 am
ORD
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IAD
2h 06mnonstop
$216United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12
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10:18 pm - 11:31 pm
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ORD
2h 13mnonstop
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9:52 pm - 12:58 am
ORD
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2h 06mnonstop
$216United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
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11:10 am - 4:17 pm
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ORD
6h 07m
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10:07 am - 6:33 pm
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7h 26m
1 stop
$238Delta
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 17
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5:16 pm - 8:30 pm
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ORD
4h 14m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 11:26 pm
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5h 06m
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$238Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 14
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8:33 pm - 9:51 am
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MDW
14h 18m
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3:49 pm - 7:38 pm
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26h 49m
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$337Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
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1:30 pm - 10:58 am
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22h 28m
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11:38 am - 6:45 pm
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6h 07m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually cost between $211 and $389 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $205 on Frontier (Aug 17-Aug 25).

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago costs $199 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington Dulles Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $283 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $456 and $441 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $303 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to Chicago

 
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February

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$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago was $89 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago, United Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chicago are United Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $347 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $200 and an overall rating of 5.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $371 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago?

 
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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Chicago

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Direct returns

Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Dulles Intl to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dulles Intl to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

2.0 MediocreDanika, Jul 2026
IAD - EWR
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My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Onboard staff was courteous, helpful, responsive and friendly. The boarding process was disorganized, poorly communicated, and disheveled. Gate agents were yelling instead of using the PA system, didn’t communicate the timing delay of our flight, and created an atmosphere of chaos rather than order and communication. As far as I know, there was no reason for their. I would hate to see how it operated under extreme conditions. I’ve never seen United Airlines operations in such a state.

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

Almost 2 hour delay in boarding with all standing ready to board at original time. No explanation given.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

I missed a flight because of a delay. I had to buy a new ticket through Southwest.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Bag should not be so much money. This is how Frontier takes advantage of customers

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