Dulles to Chicago (IAD–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Chicago
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 576 mi 1h 30m nonstop -1h behind 242 1-stop hubs

IAD–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 576 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 242 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 82% SkyTeam –
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 82% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
242
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,903
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric IAD→MDW DCA→MDW BWI→MDW
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 8
Weekly flights 3 42 32
Flight time 1h 30m 2h 1h 55m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
576 mi / 927 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 38m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance576 mi / 927 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 38m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 4 return
1-stop connections242 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 38m. The route covers 576 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from IAD to MDW. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSU, BKL, CGF, LCK, AGC, YIP, FNT, LUK, LEX, FWA, CMI, PTK, UGN, VJI, CTH, ENW, CAK, PNE, ESN, SGF, SBM, JXN, GRR, SVH, UES, ABE, DAY, EVV, SUS, JVL, CHO, TEB, BLM, SOP, CEU, MMU, GRB, USA, SCE, ALN, CID, LNS, ACY, DCA, PDK, MQY, DPA, FOK, HPN, BED, BDR, SWF, AGS, ILM, TCL, ASH, HVN, FTY, WST, GSO, ORH, HHH, AVP, STP, AIK, CHA, RST, PNS, MKC, SYR, DSM, RVS, XNA, OXC, BVY, FRG, LIT, TUL, BHM, BTV, OJC, ACK, SSI, GSP, DSI, FSD, HSV, YYZ, FCM, ISP, CRG, YOW, UST, OMA, OCF, FTW, LEE, MLU, MCN, NEW, ECP, ISM, LCH, PIE, LAL, ORL, ADS, BFM, CXO, SEF, VRB, EFD, MRK, YUL, APF, SUA, SGR, DWH, MHH, CLL, BJC, PBI, BCT, TMB, VNC, APA, DAL, NAS, OPF, MTH, RIL, FXE, GPT, HOU, ASE, MOB, EGE, IAH, EYW, TEX, HDN, MAF, MYR, BZN, GCM, PLS, YEG, TUS, JAC, SCF, TLC, SJD, CLD, SNA, OTH, VNY, APC, SBA, NUQ, STT, STS, PSP, SKB, YVR, EIS, BUR, SJC, SXM, MRY, OAK, ORD, DTW, MSP, SRQ, EWR, AVL, LBG, PGD, MKE, PDX, STL, LGA, BNA, SMF, BDL, BUF, ATL, PIT, ROC, CMH, CLT, CVG, ALB, MHT, SDF, CHS, RDU, PVD, CLE, IND, SEA, JAX, ABQ, PRG, AUS, MSY, PHL, DFW, MEM, BOS, ORF, SFO, CUN, TPA, MCO, RSW, TYS, YTZ, SAV, ICT, MIA, MCI, FLL, DEN, OKC, LAS, RIC, SAT, LAX, PHX, SAN, SJU, PJC, SBN, BTL, MBJ, JWN, SLC, PUJ, CQF, HCR and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from MDW to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to MDW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to MDW ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 576 miles (927 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

242 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OSU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).