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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Raleigh to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:50 am and lands at 8:18 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:28 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Chicago takes 2h 28m, covering 630 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Chicago range from $230 to $392, with an average of $305 over the past 12 months. Anything below $230 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $305 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $124 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to $313 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Raleigh to Chicago flights are:

• United Airlines: 92% on time
• American Airlines: 89% on time
• Frontier: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Chicago flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $254 to $1,574. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Raleigh to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Raleigh to Chicago usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Raleigh to Chicago route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

One-stop flights from Raleigh to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Raleigh to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $335, a difference of $52.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 12m, compared with 4h 15m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 31m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Raleigh (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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).

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.

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.