O'Hare Intl

$149+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ORD
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
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From Raleigh-Durham to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/269:20 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/276:28 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/143:38 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Sun 8/175:10 amORD - RDU
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/23$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/211:45 amRDU - ORD
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/410:24 amORD - RDU
1 stop11h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2411:20 amRDU - ORD
1 stop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/287:29 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$228
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/810:58 amRDU - ORD
2 stops21h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 4/116:51 amORD - RDU
1 stop10h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:25 amRDU - ORD
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Sun 5/256:40 amORD - RDU
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/23$237
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:10 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop26h 01mSun Country Air
Sun 7/138:10 pmORD - RDU
1 stop20h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/24$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:30 amRDU - ORD
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 4/294:00 pmORD - RDU
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/23$322

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/26

9:20 am-10:44 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

6:28 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$218

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/14

3:38 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/17

5:10 am-4:13 pm

1 stop10h 03m

$219

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/2

11:45 am-5:41 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

10:24 am-11:07 pm

1 stop11h 43m

$224

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

11:20 am-2:06 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

7:29 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$228

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

10:58 am-7:03 am

2 stops21h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/11

6:51 am-5:51 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$229

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

5:25 am-8:29 am

1 stop4h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

6:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$237

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

4:30 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop27h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

8:10 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop20h 01m

$275

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

6:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$322

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/23

9:28 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$149

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/7

9:53 pm-7:03 am

3 stops34h 10m

$150

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for a comfortable short-haul flight experience.


United's Basic Economy restricts carry-ons; consider this when booking for efficiency.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus guarantees an empty middle seat for added comfort.


Frontier's Zone 1 boarding available with carry-on purchase, ensuring quicker boarding.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Airports
RDU

RDU offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. Connect to the 'RDU Free WiFi' network for seamless browsing before your flight.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
ORD

For a quick city transfer, take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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Expert on United Airlines

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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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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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John Walton

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Expert on RDU

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John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 78% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to ORD are scheduled on a Friday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Raleigh-Durham has 25 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 5 airlines. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip from $218. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $219, and American Airlines, from $228. Users have found that United Airlines is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $149 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $151 and Delta from $159 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Raleigh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (93%), Cathay Pacific (90%), Royal Jordanian( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally $1,764, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $149. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $130 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Raleigh to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$102Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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