There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
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Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAD - ORD
2h 23m$188–861Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
20h 25m$113–247Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
4h 23m$166–861Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
20h 36m$236–511Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
5h 34m$127–656Drive 686.5 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Harecar 686.5 mi
12h 16m$126–181
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Chicago via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Cumberland via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 36m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and O'Hare is 595 miles. The road distance is 690.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare without a car is to bus which takes 20h 25m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 20h 25m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Chicago via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Clarksburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
O'Hare is 1h behind Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). It is currently 1:34 PM in Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and 12:34 PM in O'Hare.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare is 691 miles. It takes approximately 12h 16m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to O'Hare.
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