Chicago to Dulles (MDW–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
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.
MDW–IAD had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 576 miles in 1h 17m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dulles from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→IAD | ORD→IAD | GYY→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 13 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | – | 208 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 1h 17m | 1h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
MDW–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to IAD
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.
MDW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to IAD is about 1 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 576 miles (927 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and South Bend (SBN).