Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Dulles Intl (IAD) from $79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — IAD
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to IAD flight in 2023: compare Chicago to Dulles Intl flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Dulles Intl.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$237

One-way from

$117
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 19% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CHI - WAS

Price

$237 - $374

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

WAS

Rainfall

2.6 - 4 inches

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 56 days in advance, which can save you up to 44% on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 56 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $330. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $402.

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

Flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $147.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (CHI - IAD)?

When flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl

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Cheap Chicago to Dulles Intl flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CHI to IAD flights for September, October
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Chicago to Dulles Intl 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Dulles Intl from Chicago found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Dulles Intl from Chicago

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One-way flights to Dulles Intl from Chicago

The cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl
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Chicago O'Hare IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/15

Nonstop1h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/18

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago O'Hare IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/31

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago O'Hare IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/3

Nonstop1h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/6

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago O'Hare IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/28

1 stop5h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/29

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago MidwayWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/17

1 stop5h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/19

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/6

1 stop4h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/9

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago O'Hare IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/17

1 stop6h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/21

1 stop4h 53m

Chicago O'Hare IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/17

3 stops23h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/19

2 stops14h 34m

Chicago MidwayWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 50m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Porter Airlines
7.6
Good
27 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Really nothing. There was no food involved and I did not participate in any entertainment but the flight attendant who wins the gold star is Ralph on my flight from Portland to Sacramento! (7/24 take off at 6:15 am)

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Dulles Intl flights.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $182.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is less than $200.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for under $400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $400.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on average per day?

Per day, 40 flights depart from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 38% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 30% of flight departures

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

For as low as $158, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from Chicago in 1h 55m. The distance between Chicago and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 590 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with prices starting at $158. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $177 round trip. United Airlines is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

$79 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $84 and $117, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Sun Country Air (100%), Egypt Air (97%) and Austrian Airlines (82%).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $109. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $160 on average our data indicates $765 when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

What does ORD to IAD mean?

ORD and IAD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to IAD refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Dulles Intl

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Dulles Intl choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$140Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$201Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$243Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to Dulles Intl

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to Dulles Intl
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
35%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
49%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
15%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dulles Intl

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to Dulles Intl
Sunday5daily flights
Monday24daily flights
Tuesday14daily flights
Wednesday16daily flights
Thursday14daily flights
Friday22daily flights
Saturday8daily flights

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