Dulles (IAD) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Chicago (ORD): United Airlines. The two airports are 588 miles (946 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 58 ways to fly it with one stop, through South Bend, Morgantown and Pittsburgh and more.
How many miles IAD to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAD to ORD
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAD to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAD to ORD with one stop
58 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via South Bend (SBN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Morgantown (MGW)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Clarksburg (CKB)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Johnstown (JST)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dayton (DAY)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlottesville (CHO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines the whole way
- Via State College (SCE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Middletown (MDT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Roanoke (ROA)United Airlines the whole way
IAD to ORD: common questions
How many miles does IAD to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to ORD?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Dulles from Chicago by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Chicago (ORD) are 588 miles (946 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD to ORD award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dulles and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through South Bend (SBN), Morgantown (MGW), Pittsburgh (PIT), Clarksburg (CKB) and Columbus (CMH). On 55 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through South Bend.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.