Dulles (IAD) to Chicago (ORD), Dec 25, 2026: round trips from $326, one way from $194

Dulles (IAD) to Chicago (ORD), Dec 25, 2026: round trips from $326, one way from $194 on Axel, checked Oct 29, 2026. Lowest published fares: $326 round trip, Axel-exclusive, United Airlines, nonstop, Dec 25, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027; $194 one way, Axel-exclusive, United Airlines, nonstop, Dec 25, 2026; 1 adult, economy, checked Oct 29, 2026. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Hotels in Chicago for these trips

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• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25–26, 2026 · 1 night · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $91 total · 4★ The Midland Hotel, Chicago, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, $71 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $214 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $182 total · 4★ The Midland Hotel, Chicago, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, $146 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $423 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25–28, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $277 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $171 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $708 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25–29, 2026 · 4 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $379 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $193 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $942 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25–30, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $474 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $212 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $1,227 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25–31, 2026 · 6 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $601 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $238 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $1,433 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 1, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Whitehall Hotel, BW Premier Collection, $827 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $603 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $1,894 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 2, 2027 · 8 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $924 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $622 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $2,100 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 3, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $1,009 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $712 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $2,307 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 4, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $1,082 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $731 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $2,565 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 5, 2027 · 11 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $1,155 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $750 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $2,772 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 6, 2027 · 12 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $1,228 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $769 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $2,971 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 7, 2027 · 13 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $1,309 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $840 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $3,198 total
• Hotels in Chicago for these nights (Dec 25 – Jan 8, 2027 · 14 nights · 2 adults, 1 room): 3★ The Chicago Hotel Collection River North, $1,382 total · 4★ The Chicago Hotel Collection Ambassador Gold Coast, $911 total · 5★ Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, $3,462 total

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Route overview: Washington, DC to Chicago (ORD) flight deals

2026-12-25 · one way · Axel-exclusive $193.75

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 · one way · Axel-exclusive $325.00

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $362.50

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-26 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-26 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $481.25

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-26 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-26 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $362.50

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-27 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-27 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-27 · Axel-exclusive $481.25

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-27 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-27 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $362.50

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-28 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-28 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-28 · Axel-exclusive $481.25

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-28 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-28 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $362.50

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-29 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-29 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-29 · Axel-exclusive $481.25

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1870: ORD 2026-12-29 07:04:00 → IAD 2026-12-29 10:02:00; nonstop; 118 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-31 · Axel-exclusive $362.50

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2026-12-31 08:52:00 → IAD 2026-12-31 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2026-12-31 · Axel-exclusive $481.25

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2026-12-31 08:52:00 → IAD 2026-12-31 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $362.50

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2027-01-01 08:52:00 → IAD 2027-01-01 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-01 · Axel-exclusive $481.25

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2027-01-01 08:52:00 → IAD 2027-01-01 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-02 · Axel-exclusive $362.50

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA2202: ORD 2027-01-02 18:10:00 → IAD 2027-01-02 21:13:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-02 · Axel-exclusive $481.25

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA2202: ORD 2027-01-02 18:10:00 → IAD 2027-01-02 21:13:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $326.25

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2027-01-04 08:52:00 → IAD 2027-01-04 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-04 · Axel-exclusive $445.00

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2027-01-04 08:52:00 → IAD 2027-01-04 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-05 · Axel-exclusive $326.25

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA2202: ORD 2027-01-05 18:10:00 → IAD 2027-01-05 21:13:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-05 · Axel-exclusive $445.00

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA2202: ORD 2027-01-05 18:10:00 → IAD 2027-01-05 21:13:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $326.25

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA2202: ORD 2027-01-06 18:10:00 → IAD 2027-01-06 21:13:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-06 · Axel-exclusive $445.00

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA2202: ORD 2027-01-06 18:10:00 → IAD 2027-01-06 21:13:00; nonstop; 123 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $326.25

• United Airlines UA1775: IAD 2026-12-25 08:15:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 09:40:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2027-01-08 08:52:00 → IAD 2027-01-08 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-25 → 2027-01-08 · Axel-exclusive $445.00

• Air Canada AC8619 / UA5704: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00; 1 stop(s) via YYZ; 318 minutes. Local airport times.
  • AC8619: IAD 2026-12-25 16:30:00 → YYZ 2026-12-25 17:57:00; layover at YYZ: 89 minutes.
  • UA5704: YYZ 2026-12-25 19:26:00 → ORD 2026-12-25 20:48:00.
• United Airlines UA1357: ORD 2027-01-08 08:52:00 → IAD 2027-01-08 11:54:00; nonstop; 122 minutes. Local airport times.

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