Dulles to Chicago (IAD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 587 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, CA, CM, EK, ET, NH, NZ, OS | 71 | 32Q, 739, 7M9, A21N | 2h13-3h04 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ, CA, CM, EK, ET, NH, NZ, OS | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| Y4 Volaris | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→ORD | DCA→ORD | BWI→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 15 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 209 | 458 | 221 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 13m | 1h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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).
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
IAD–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to ORD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, GoJet Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Volaris. With 209 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to ORD is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 587 miles (945 km). There are approximately 209 weekly flights outbound and 199 return, totaling 408 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).