Traveling from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MDW to IAD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MDW and IAD include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight is $86. A return ticket is currently $177. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MDW to IAD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Landing cheap flights from MDW to IAD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Of all flights departing from Chicago Midway Airport, 76% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chicago Midway Airport is around 16 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MDW? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Book a hotel close to IAD if you're catching a late Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
Booking your ride from Washington Dulles Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles Airport to the center of Washington DC has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometers away.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Washington DC in February.
Lock in your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Washington Dulles Airport for July if you'd like to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDW to IAD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 322 kilometers north-east to New York to check off its top sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.