Dulles Intl

$89+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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CHI — IAD
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in August or April, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$178
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$321 or less

Good one-way deal

$147 or less
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From Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/187:05 amMDW - IAD
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Mon 4/213:28 pmIAD - MDW
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$178
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:00 amORD - IAD
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Sun 5/115:26 pmIAD - ORD
1 stop7h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:29 pmORD - IAD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/108:23 amIAD - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/299:20 amMDW - IAD
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Tue 5/612:29 pmIAD - MDW
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/2$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:10 amORD - IAD
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Tue 5/275:24 pmIAD - ORD
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/1$197
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:56 pmMDW - IAD
1 stop24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/83:58 pmIAD - MDW
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$205
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:00 amORD - IAD
1 stop7h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1811:37 amIAD - ORD
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/117:03 amORD - IAD
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/115:41 pmIAD - ORD
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$251
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Fri 5/307:00 pmMDW - IAD
2 stops25h 05mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/18:22 pmIAD - MDW
1 stop19h 04mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/2$274

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/18

7:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/20

11:45 am-7:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$178

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

5:26 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$179

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

3:30 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$195

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

6:04 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

12:29 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

7:10 am-12:06 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

1:00 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$197

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/5

6:56 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop24h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

3:58 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 17m

$205

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

11:37 am-5:27 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$233

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD - IAD

ORDIAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/11

7:03 am-12:38 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/11

5:41 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$251

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/30

7:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

8:22 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop19h 04m

$274

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW - IAD

MDWIAD

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/27

4:00 pm-8:18 am

1 stop15h 18m

$89

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Dulles Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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Ethiopian Air

Economy Class offers a 32-inch pitch and 17-inch width, with personal entertainment monitors on most aircraft.


Cloud 9 passengers enjoy real Champagne and Ethiopian dishes like doro wot on long-haul flights.

United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless you're a MileagePlus member.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin for MileagePlus Premier members.

Airports
ORD

For a quick departure, use the free shuttle train between terminals at ORD to avoid long walks.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
IAD

Use the Washington Metro Silver line for a cost-effective trip to downtown D.C. from IAD, taking less than 40 minutes.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dulles Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dulles Intl from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 60% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dulles Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to IAD are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C.. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Dulles Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with prices starting at $178. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $195 and $197, respectively. Frontier is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $90 and $99, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Air China (89%), Avianca (85%) and Ethiopian Air (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $108. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $160 on average our data indicates $1,643 when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Dulles Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Dulles Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$109Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$180Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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