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Cheapest one-way trip | $74 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | $144 |
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Nonstop flights in February | $144 – $301 |
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Travelers usually depart from Raleigh–Durham International, Raleigh, NC - Union Station, Raleigh Greyhound station, or Raleigh-Wilders Grove when they travel from Raleigh to Chicago. Book your trip to arrive at O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago, IL - Union Station, Chicago Rockford International, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station. The distance between Raleigh and Chicago is 1040 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Raleigh and Chicago have 401 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
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Check-in for a flight from Raleigh to Chicago
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
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Most travelers from Raleigh Durham, RDU can enter Chicago, ORD.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Raleigh to Chicago?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Raleigh and Chicago takes around 2.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Raleigh and Chicago?
The flight distance between Raleigh and Chicago is 1040 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Raleigh and Chicago?
Several carriers operate flights between Raleigh and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Raleigh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Raleigh and Orlando, London, Las Vegas, Denver, Los Angeles, New Orleans, San Juan, Boston, San Diego, Phoenix, Houston, Paris, San Francisco, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Austin, Madrid, Fort Lauderdale, Barcelona.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, Salt Lake City, New York, Atlanta, London, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Paris, Austin, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers.
What airports are near Raleigh?
The main airport in Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International. It is also served by Raleigh–Durham International, Charlotte Douglas International, Richmond International, Myrtle Beach International, Piedmont Triad International, Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional, Concord Regional, Wilmington International, Fayetteville Regional, Albert J. Ellis.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Decatur.
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