Dulles to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (IAD–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
590 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 21m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → PWK
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
PWK → IAD
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric IAD→PWK BWI→PWK RIC→PWK
Distance from IAD 45 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 27m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Chicago Executive Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
590 mi / 950 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m gate to gate.
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).

IAD–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance590 mi / 950 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 1h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 590 miles.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from PWK to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI and RIC. 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 PWK

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PWK is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 590 miles (950 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).