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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Raleigh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Consider Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.


Download the American Airlines app for in-flight entertainment on your device.

Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle offers priority boarding and extra legroom for a small fee.


Check bags online for cheaper rates than at the airport with Frontier.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

Upgrade to Economy Plus for extra legroom on United flights.


Use the United app for entertainment if seatback screens are unavailable.

Airports
ORD

ORD offers a 24-hour CTA Blue Line train to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays and providing a cost-effective travel option.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
MDW

MDW's compact terminal allows quick navigation, with a 20-minute walk end-to-end, ideal for short domestic flights.

Read more about MDWby Stefanie Waldek
RDU

RDU offers GoTriangle buses for a 40-minute ride to downtown Raleigh, providing a convenient and affordable transit option.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier, United Airlines, ORD and MDW

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Find cheap flights to Raleigh
Find cheap flights to Raleigh

Planning a trip from Chicago to Raleigh? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Raleigh?

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$87
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Chicago to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.
  • Can I fly directly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

    Yes, there are nonstop flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). You can book a flight on Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Scandinavian Airlines, and American Airlines.

  • How do I get to the city from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)?

    There are several options that you can use to make your way to the city. Public bus services are provided from RDU to the regional transit center. You can also access the city through train services, shuttles, and taxis. You can arrange for this using RDU's transport service providers.

  • Where can I retrieve a lost item from the airport?

    There are Lost and Found departments both at ORD and at RDU that will help you locate your lost items. There are several contact points throughout the airport depending on the location the item was last seen.

  • Is there another airport in Chicago?

    There are two airports in Chicago, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), which is the closest around 11 miles from downtown, and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) around 29 miles away. MDW is more convenient to fly with since it has fewer traffic jams.

  • Is it possible to get my work done at the airport?

    Both Airports have Wi-Fi, which you can access. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has seated workstations that have access to power so you can get your work done as you wait for your flight. These stations are also wheelchair accessible. RDU also has several seats in different parts of the airport which have charging spots.

  • Can passengers with reduced mobility get assistance?

    There are Travelers Aid Staff and volunteers at ORD whose job is to provide protective travel services. They are always available to help passengers with cognitive or developmental incapacities, as well as those with physical disabilities.

  • Are there hotels close to the airports?

    Yes, there are. ORD has the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport hotel on-site, while RDU has the Holiday-Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport Hotel. These are extremely convenient if you need to rest before or after your flight.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $118 or less one-way and $195 or less round-trip.
  • If you are traveling with children, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers a family lounge with a colorful space for children to play in Terminal 2. If you have an infant, stroller parking is also available. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has an observation park where the kids can watch the planes landing and taking off.
  • Nursing mothers will find two nursing rooms in Terminals 1- 5 at ORD, and Terminals 1 and 2 at RDU. These have comfortable seating areas and wash areas. There are also lactating pods at ORD for mothers who need to pump as they are traveling.
  • All gender toilets are available at every Terminal at ORD. There are also changing stations for young children in most restrooms in every terminus.
  • If you have a pet, it will be able taken care of on arrival at RDU. The two pet relief areas are located at Terminals 1 and 2.
  • There are several options for those flying out of ORD and needing to park their car. There is valet service, hourly parking, and daily parking. In case you plan on being away for a while, there are the economy lots that offer long-term parking as well.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Raleigh

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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