RDU - CHI

$129 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$253
Typical prices: $222-$395
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RDU - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$253
Typical prices: $196-$332
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Chicago

Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
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ORD
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26h 10m
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$253Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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2h 00mnonstop
$253Southwest
Thu, Jul 23 - Sat, Jul 25
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$254Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
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15h 54m
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$255Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13
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$255Frontier
Mon, Jul 13 - Sat, Jul 18
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$256Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 22
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$256Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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$257Delta
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$257Delta
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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 July.

What is the cheapest Raleigh to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Raleigh to Chicago costs $267 on the route between Raleigh (RDU) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 2% cheaper than other Raleigh-Chicago routes. 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 January, where tickets cost $33 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $666 and $655 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 $334 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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.
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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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $253 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, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 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 Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $303 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $478 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $203 or less one-way and $358 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?

 
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Raleigh-Durham to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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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

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Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

It was cancelled at the last minute. Left us scrambling. Totally unacceptable

Seats are tight. You pay extra to get to board early so you can sit with your companion. If not, you possibly will end up sitting in a middle seat if you are boarding group C.

Lost cabin pressure and had go back to the originating airport. We were left sitting on the plane for more than 30 minutes with no directions from Southwest on what was going on, other than the app telling us there would be a flight at 12:30 AM. I finally got off and went directly to a SW desk and rebooked for the next day. I understand that malfunctions happen, but SW was totally unprepared to manage the situation and did not serve the passengers. To make matters worse, they took one hour to find my checked bag.

Appreciate that when flight was delayed, our next connection waited for us.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

Late by nearly 2 hours due to taking that long to change a tire on the plane.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

the food choice of packaged chips and popcorn was utterly ridiculous for first class

Our flight left on time and we arrived a few minutes early. Great service!

Everything was great except boarding for the flight from Charlotte to Raleigh and seating from New Orleans to Charlotte.

For an over three hour long flight one pack of cookies was not enough.

A nightmare. Scheduled flight delayed 2 hours then cancelled because pilot timed out . Unable to find another pilot. Really?! Weather certainly a factor, but JetBlue seemed totally unprepared for the chaos that ensued when flight routes were cancelled. More cancelled flights, finally many of us who had been bumped from other flights were allowed to board a Boston bound plane around 3:00am, delay after delay, sat on tarmac for another half hour while pilot dealt with weight distribution issues (?), arrived in Boston 4:30. Crew were wonderful- same attendants all day and night and they were exhausted. Fortunately for me and my son that Boston was our final destination, not so lucky for many who missed connecting flights.

Complete and total debacle from start to finish. HUGE mistake picking this airline. NEVER again! Rudest staff in the business.

It's not JetBlues fault but there was a smell on the plane (possibly other travelers) and 3 children behind me that never quit whining. Soccor fans that were very loud. Pilot brought the plane down from high altitude quickly, dropping us hu dress of feet at a time. I've never felt that intense of dropping on other airlines (usually fly Southwest Airlines). But I arrived safely and I'm thankful for that.

The aircraft was fine, it’s was just the service. The flight got canceled several times and that was very inconvenient for my 69 years old mom.

I volunteered to let them put my carry on suitcase in the baggage storage area. But when we landed I was told it was being unloaded IN A DIFFERENT TERMINAL! I had to walk (painful for me) a long way to retrieve my bag and my ride had to move from the waiting area they were in to a totally different one. Not happy.

Terrible. Flight was cancelled due to the weather in the east and sout east(florida). Did not get any compesation of any kind. According to them, it was not under their control so I lost all the money paid for the 2 fairs from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, Fl.

I liked that boarding and take off were timely despite a 15 minute delay due to weather. The pilot communicated with us the entire flight keeping us informed re: turbulance and slight delays on the runway after we landed.

I didn't like the 2 hour delay and then mechanical issue once we were on board.

Realize ahead of a 6:30 am flight that you have a completely flat tire that needs replacement. They should have never boarded everyone. They kept us at the gate with the door closed for ALMOST but not quite 3 hours. The plane had been sitting there from the night before. At the 2 hour mark of sitting there, they came through with a bottle of water and cups. Never offered snacks. Never offered a real apology. People missed connecting flights completely. Absolutely no apology. Just yep you are going to miss your connection completely. I don’t know if you can get to your destination today. The new boy time there was a seemingly heartfelt apology was when they said they were sorry and then fifer everyone an opportunity for a credit card. It was so poor. Lucky for us, our funeral was not the same day as our flight or we would have missed it. All for an avoidable repair that could have been done before we even set foot on the plane.

Boarding and take off from airport was on time. The crew and pilot were great!

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Flight got delayed for 3.5 hours, and for the first hour after the departure time there was no update from the gate folks...

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

Over an hour delay in departure but I was notified beforehand. Another delay on tarmac upon arrival at LGA. We ended up departing the plane almost 2 hours later than expected

Attendance were to busy bull shitting to pay attention to the guest, had an attude problem.

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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.