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$59+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Chicago (CHI)

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RDU — CHI
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Chicago are usually found in August or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) to Chicago (CHI). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$166
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$59
(Trip.com)

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December

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August

Average price

$299
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/278:00 amRDU - MDW
1 stop15h 46mFrontier
Sun 3/24:08 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$166
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Fri 2/74:27 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/95:11 amORD - RDU
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$171
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Fri 5/93:01 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Fri 5/161:01 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$178
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Fri 1/312:26 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop6h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 2/35:11 amORD - RDU
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$181
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Sat 4/196:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 27mJetBlue
Wed 4/231:22 pmORD - RDU
1 stop5h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/118:17 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1211:13 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$285
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Wed 2/126:30 amRDU - MDW
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Wed 2/1210:10 amMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/185:55 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/2510:09 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/127:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Wed 2/123:10 pmORD - RDU
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$311
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Thu 3/131:19 pmRDU - MDW
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Mon 3/176:42 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 1/21$317
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Wed 4/166:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Sun 4/207:10 amORD - RDU
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/21$352

Find flights from Durham to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/21

2:17 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

7:08 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop25h 08m

$166

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/27

8:00 am-10:46 pm

1 stop15h 46m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/2

4:08 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$166

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

4:56 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

6:10 am-2:01 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$167

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/1

10:46 am-8:13 pm

1 stop10h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

5:11 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$194

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/12

6:30 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/12

10:10 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$291

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/13

7:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

4:58 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$292

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/20

1:33 pm-2:59 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

2:05 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$297

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/12

6:45 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

4:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$316

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/13

1:19 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/17

6:42 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 43m

$317

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

4:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Durham to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Durham to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 DU8 to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durham to Chicago as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Durham to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to Chicago. 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from DU8 to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Durham to Chicago, such as Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Spirit Airlines flights start at $80 while deals on JetBlue start at $97 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to Chicago?

    The most popular flight routes from Durham to Chicago are Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Chicago Midway and Raleigh-Durham - Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durham to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Durham, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Royal Jordanian (91%), ANA( 90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Durham to Chicago is generally $972, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $140 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Chicago 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 Durham to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Durham to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 6 airlines flying from Durham to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Chicago. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$80Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$102Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$143Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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