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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 590 mi 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and IAD, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
ENW ~3h 6m BUF ~4h 11m RIC ~4h 14m PHL ~4h 20m YYZ ~4h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
243
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
PWK → IAD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
IAD → PWK
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric PWK→IAD ORD→IAD MDW→IAD
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 5
Weekly flights 1 127 5
Flight time 1h 21m 1h 15m 1h 12m
Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights · Chicago (MDW) to Dulles flights · Gary (GYY) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
590 mi / 950 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m.
Getting from IAD

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.

Dulles Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance590 mi / 950 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 1h 21m. The route covers 590 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to IAD. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ENW, BUF, RIC, PHL, YYZ, GSO, CLT, LGA, DAL, PIE, PBI, MCO, SRQ, HOU, COS, FLL, MIA, BZN, AUS, CUN, SLC, YYC, PHX, LAS, PSP, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from IAD to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and GYY. 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 PWK to IAD

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

PWK to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to IAD ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 590 miles (950 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ENW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Gary (GYY).