Dulles to Chicago/Rockford (IAD–RFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 650 mi 2h 13m nonstop -1h behind 32 1-stop hubs

IAD–RFD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 650 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–RFD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
782
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford.
Distance & Flight Time
650 mi / 1,047 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m.
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–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance650 mi / 1,047 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: RFD
Full nameChicago Rockford International Airport
IATA / ICAORFD / KRFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation742 ft / 226 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to RFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport take approximately 2h 13m. The route covers 650 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, DTW, CVG, BDL, MHT, JFK, DFW, SFB, PIE, TPA, SAV, IAH, MIA, MCO, CUN, PUJ, GCM, SEA, SFO, PLS, SMF, ANC, PDX, MEX, ORD, LGG, FLL, BNA, HHN, PGD, LAS and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Dulles.
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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 RFD

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines.

IAD to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to RFD ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 650 miles (1,047 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.