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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to Raleigh (CHI-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Raleigh

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Raleigh.
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Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 2:36 pmORD-RDU
2h 04mnonstop
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3:26 pm - 4:51 pmRDU-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$108Frontier
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Thu, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 7
Frontier Logo
11:32 am - 2:36 pmORD-RDU
2h 04mnonstop
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3:26 pm - 4:58 pmRDU-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
$110Frontier
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Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 16
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7:35 pm - 9:12 amORD-RDU
12h 37m1 stop
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3:38 pm - 5:15 pmRDU-ORD
2h 37mnonstop
Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
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7:35 pm - 9:12 amORD-RDU
12h 37m1 stop
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3:38 pm - 5:10 pmRDU-ORD
2h 32mnonstop
Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 9
United Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 1:44 pmORD-RDU
2h 07mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:40 amRDU-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$161United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
American Airlines Logo
8:24 am - 11:32 amORD-RDU
2h 08mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:46 pm - 8:19 pmRDU-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 29
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:08 pmORD-RDU
6h 08m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 10:23 amRDU-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$171United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sun, May 25
American Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 10:29 pmORD-RDU
2h 00mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 8:41 amRDU-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
$180American Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Sun, May 25
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 11:10 amMDW-RDU
1h 55mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 9:10 pmRDU-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
$193Southwest
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Wed, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 16
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 9:20 pmMDW-RDU
1h 50mnonstop
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7:25 pm - 11:10 pmRDU-MDW
4h 45m1 stop
$213Southwest
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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
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
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.

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

O'Hare's Blue Line train connects to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays and offering a cost-effective travel option.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
RDU

RDU Taxi is the only authorized taxi service, offering convenient curbside pickups at both terminals for easy access to the city.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier, United Airlines and ORD

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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Harriet Baskas

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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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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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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.

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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.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Raleigh flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Raleigh.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Raleigh cost $122 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Raleigh (RDU). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $122.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Raleigh on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Raleigh is July, where tickets cost $168 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $378 and $367 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$45
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare 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
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Raleigh

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Raleigh was $45 for a one-way ticket and $108 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Raleigh?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Raleigh?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Raleigh-Durham flight route.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Raleigh?

    American Airlines, British Airways, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Raleigh?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Raleigh?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Raleigh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Raleigh, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Raleigh are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $355 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $316 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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 $166 or less one-way and $300 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?

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, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +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, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +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, Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Southwest, +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, Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +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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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Raleigh

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

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.

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

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.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

The flight was great, and I have never ridden in first class previously so I don't have any practical knowledge of the norm. The flight out to DFW was delayed and I sat in economy which was as expected, not nearly as spoiled as I was in first class which had more general room but that is par for the course. I have no complaints and will wait until I fly American again before I can make a valid improvement. I will fly American again in the future.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Cancelled and declined to find alternatives Earlier flight is 2 days later Sent the cancellation notification very late, wish I knew earlier would have stayed to watch the Miami open final game Very disappointing service

The worst flight of my life. Never will I fly frontier again

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