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

IAD Airport Page →
650 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 50m ACAVAZ → AA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
BNA Nashville 7h 33m AVAZCM → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Chicago/Rockford flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 7m AZEJAET → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago/Rockford flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 18h 2m CMEJAF9 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Rockford flights
ANC Anchorage 34h 37m UA → EK Anchorage (ANC) to Chicago/Rockford flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~6h 43m G4 → G4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago/Rockford flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~7h G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Chicago/Rockford flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Chicago/Rockford
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 650 mi 1h 36m nonstop -1h behind

IAD–RFD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 650 miles in 1h 36m.

Also explore Best way to fly Dulles to Chicago/Rockford IAD Routes RFD Routes IAD Live Flights RFD Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Chicago/Rockford to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
ORD ~4h 50m SRQ ~6h 43m PGD ~7h 0m BNA ~7h 33m LAS ~12h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
403
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → RFD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RFD → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
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 1h 36m 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).

Facts

IAD–RFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Chicago/Rockford route.
Route details
Distance650 mi / 1,047 km
Flight time1h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 650 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from IAD to RFD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid.
Chicago/Rockford is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAD to RFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to RFD is about 1 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 650 miles (1,047 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.