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IAD to CGX: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
570 mi
918 km · 496 nm
1h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
570 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 42m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from CGX?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Chicago (CGX) is 570 miles (918 km, 496 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Washington and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to CGX?
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