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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Typical prices: $264-$352
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RDU - MDW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $190-$332
American Airlines
Mon 9/14Tue 9/15
RDU - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chicago (RDU-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chicago 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Chicago

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:50 am - 9:40 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
3h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl
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12:45 pm - 6:50 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 05m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Baltimore/Washington
$237Southwest
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
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4:49 pm - 5:51 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
26h 02m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:25 am - 12:38 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:23 pm - 8:05 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 42mnonstop
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11:00 am - 2:03 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 03mnonstop
$237American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:47 pm - 9:29 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
2h 42mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 9:49 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
2h 09mnonstop
$237American Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
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4:49 pm - 5:51 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
26h 02m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:25 am - 12:38 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Frontier
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
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7:33 pm - 3:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 47m2 stops Birmingham Fort Lauderdale
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10:26 am - 12:29 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
13h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$237Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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3:06 pm - 11:08 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 02m1 stop Orlando
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5:59 pm - 11:35 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
16h 36m1 stop Orlando
$237Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:59 pm - 6:00 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
6h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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11:39 am - 5:05 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$241Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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5:32 am - 9:17 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:37 pm - 11:12 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$241Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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1:00 pm - 7:45 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 45m1 stop Tampa
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12:45 pm - 6:50 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 05m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Baltimore/Washington
$242Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Chicago flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Chicago departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Raleigh usually cost between $206 and $338 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $237 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 26-Aug 29).

What is the cheapest Raleigh to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Raleigh to Chicago costs $230 on the route between Raleigh (RDU) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). The most popular route is between Raleigh (RDU) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chicago, 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 Raleigh to Chicago is October, where tickets cost $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $388 and $368 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $338 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chicago, 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 Raleigh to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Chicago

 
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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$118
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Chicago 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 Raleigh to Chicago

  • What are the different airports in Chicago I might land at if I leave from RDU?

    If you take a flight departing from RDU, you will land at either Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International Airport (MDW). Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is 85 mi away from Chicago, but it is unlikely that a flight from RDU would land there. ORD is a hub of United Airlines and American Airlines, and MDW is a hub for Southwest. ORD is much larger with 4 terminals, whereas MDW has only 1 terminal.

  • How can I fly from RDU to ORD?

    United Airlines and American Airlines operate non-stop flights from RDU to Chicago every day. Most of these flights tend to land at ORD. American Airlines operates several flights with one stop, with layovers in cities such as Washington D.C. (DCA), New York (LGA), Nashville (BNA), or Philadelphia (PHL).

  • Do the Chicago airports provide private spaces for nursing mothers?

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides both Mothers Rooms and freestanding lactation pods for mothers who want to nurse in privacy or need to pump. ORD has these spaces throughout the airport, several in every terminal. Midway International Airport (MDW) provides a Mothers Room next to the Yoga Room on Concourse C. There is also a freestanding lactation pod at MDW near gate A5 on Concourse A.

  • Does RDU provide a USO lounge for US military members?

    Yes. The USO of RDU provides a lounge accessible to active-duty military members, their families, and retired military service members. This lounge is open from 7 am to 7 pm every day and is located on the ticketing level of Terminal 2, near Starbucks. Some features of this lounge include a kitchenette, comfortable seating areas that include recliners, a children's play area, a changing room, computers, TV, Wi-Fi, and free snacks and beverages.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Chicago was $118 for a one-way ticket and $237 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Raleigh is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Chicago flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $327 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 $320 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Raleigh to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $200 or less one-way and $335 or less round-trip.
  • Pet relief areas at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are located outside the baggage claim areas at each terminal. There are no relief areas inside the airport terminals, so make sure you let your pet or service animal go to the bathroom before you enter the airport and pass security.
  • If you need to mail a letter at RDU before you catch your flight to Chicago, there is a US mailbox outside baggage claim on the lower level of Terminal 2.
  • RDU provides many check-in kiosks in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. These self-service units are universal in that they allow you to check in with multiple airlines. There are also check-in kiosks that are specific to certain airlines.
  • At RDU, American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest have skycaps curbside. They can check you in and check your bags before you even step into the airport terminal.
  • ORD provides an airport chapel as a place of prayer, contemplation, and sanctuary. Rugs, rosaries, ablution facilities, worship materials, and prayer books are available. This chapel is above the Delta ticket counters in Terminal 2 on the mezzanine level. A similar chapel can be found at MDW on the mezzanine level in Concourse C.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Chicago.
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Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 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,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Raleigh to Chicago

Other airlines flying from Raleigh to Chicago

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Chicago according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.
Southwest flights from Raleigh to Chicago