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Cheapest round-trip
$197
Typical prices: $287-$534
Delta
Mon 11/9Tue 11/10
IAD - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$203
Typical prices: $257-$453
United Airlines
Sat 8/22Sat 8/22
IAD - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $224 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 03m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl (IAD-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10
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10:06 am - 2:38 pm
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6:45 am - 2:05 pm
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6h 20m
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$197Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:49 pm - 9:36 pm
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4h 47m
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$197Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
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5h 08m
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10:30 am - 5:33 pm
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$197Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22
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7h 25m
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5:29 pm - 11:16 pm
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$197Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:05 am - 5:14 pm
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$198Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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$199Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20
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$199Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 22
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2:30 pm - 5:37 pm
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$203United Airlines
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$214United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
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$216United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

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 O'Hare Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually cost between $243 and $453 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $197 on Delta (Aug 24-Aug 25).

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago O'Hare Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $488 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $400, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD and IAD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low season

February

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$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport flights

  • Which airlines have their hub at O’Hare International Airport?

    Consider booking flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O’Hare with American Airlines, United Airlines, or Spirit Airlines. O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines and is an operating base for Spirit Airlines. Flying with these three carriers gives you more flight options to ORD, and you can easily connect to other cities from the destination airport. American Airlines and Spirit Airlines operate out of Terminal 3, while United Airlines operates from Terminal 1.

  • Which airlines from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O’Hare Airport offer the Unaccompanied Minor Service?

    Delta Air Lines requires children aged five to 14 to use the Unaccompanied Minor Service when flying to ORD from IAD alone. It is also available for those aged from 15 to 17 on request. The accompanying guardian should also show a photo ID with their address, phone number, and the pick-up adult’s address, contact, and name at check-in.

  • Which airlines from Washington Dulles to Chicago O’Hare have accessible services for reduced-mobility passengers?

    Differently-abled travelers can book flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) with Alaska Airlines or United Airlines. The carrier’s seats have armrests to ease movement, and aircraft lavatories have handrails. In addition to wheelchair assistance, they provide baggage handling services. Low-vision passengers get braille and large-print reading materials on Alaska Airlines, while hard-of-hearing travelers get free headsets.

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights from Washington Dulles to Chicago O’Hare?

    Frontier allows one carry-on and a personal item like a computer bag or a backpack on flights from IAD to ORD. The carry-on should be at most 35 lb and 24 x 16 x 10 inches to fit in the overhead bin. The personal item should be no larger than 14 x 18 x 8 inches and fit beneath an airplane seat.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $89 for a one-way ticket and $197 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Washington Dulles Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Washington Dulles Airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 $403 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 $223 and an overall rating of 5.6.

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

    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 O'Hare Airport.

  • 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 O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington Dulles Airport and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $236 or less one-way and $363 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with your kids, consider booking flights with Alaska Airlines. The airline has a Family Boarding program for fast-track boarding so you can get settled early.
  • Flights from IAD to ORD may have layovers, depending on your airline. United Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate on this route, and they frequently stop at their operating bases or hubs, including Charlotte, San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit, and New Jersey.
  • Frontier and American Airlines are eco-friendly airlines that operate from IAD to ORD. Frontier has a young fuel-efficient fleet, and American Airlines has a carbon offset program that invests in carbon reduction projects.
  • You can fly First Class from IAD to ORD with American Airlines or United Airlines. United First passengers can access the United Club lounges in Terminal 1 near Gates B6 and B18. American Airlines First Class passengers get access to the American Airlines Admirals Club in Concourse G of ORD’s Terminal 3. Other perks include priority boarding and in-flight entertainment.
  • You can carry your pet on flights from IAD to ORD with American Airlines. The pet should be in an 18 x 11 x 11 inches kennel with enough room to move around. The total weight of the carrier plus pet should not exceed 20 lb.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Dulles Intl to O'Hare Intl

 
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 O'Hare Intl? 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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The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

4.0 OkayN, Jul 2026
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The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

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.

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

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Flying Frontier was a nightmare. From the booking through Kayak, checking in, departing and arriving, I will never recommend Kayak or Frontier.

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