Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Washington DC.
Each week, there are 45 Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 06:10 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:20 with United Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your IAD to ORD flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Chicago (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a snap with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
The most punctual carrier that operates IAD to ORD flights is United. Its services arrive without delay 75.51% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between IAD and ORD include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Indianapolis Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Currently, R 1,153 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,683. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to ORD.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from IAD to ORD.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near IAD:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel near ORD if you have a late Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Chicago. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to ORD in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without experiencing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
