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$129+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (CHI)

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — CHI
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$129
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/93:55 pmRDU - ORD
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:26 pmORD - RDU
1 stop9h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 5/311:15 amRDU - ORD
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Sat 5/101:30 pmORD - RDU
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/10$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/246:25 amRDU - MDW
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Sun 4/278:00 amMDW - RDU
1 stop25h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/1610:17 amRDU - ORD
1 stop9h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/195:51 amORD - RDU
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sun 6/223:26 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mFrontier
Thu 6/2611:32 amORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$210
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 13mJetBlue
Wed 5/74:03 pmORD - RDU
1 stop6h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 4/10$213
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 5/105:30 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/177:00 amORD - RDU
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$215
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sun 6/295:45 amRDU - MDW
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Wed 7/26:20 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/9$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 5/226:25 amRDU - MDW
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Wed 6/115:00 pmMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 5/246:15 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/76:28 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 7/19:40 amRDU - ORD
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Tue 7/84:00 pmORD - RDU
2 stops15h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$256
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/2412:06 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop26h 17mSun Country Air
Sun 4/278:15 amORD - RDU
1 stop7h 21mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/10$285

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Chicago that are best for you.

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RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

3:55 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops29h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

12:26 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$207

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

11:15 am-4:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

1:30 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$208

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/24

6:25 am-3:46 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/27

8:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop25h 21m

$208

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

10:17 am-6:40 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

5:51 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$209

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/22

3:26 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/26

11:32 am-2:39 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$210

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

4:03 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$213

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

5:30 pm-6:58 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop3h 57m

$215

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/29

5:45 am-8:41 am

1 stop3h 56m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/8

1:00 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$217

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

6:25 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/11

5:00 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$223

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

6:15 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

11:03 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$229

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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 Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Chicago 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 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 flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Raleigh to Chicago trip
Airlines
Frontier

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


Early check-in helps secure your spot due to frequent overbooking by Frontier.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless you're a MileagePlus member.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin for MileagePlus members.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis.


Southwest's open seating policy allows you to choose any available seat upon boarding.

Read more about Southwestby Marisa Garcia
Airports
RDU

RDU offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. Connect to the 'RDU Free WiFi' network for easy access while waiting for your flight.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
ORD

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

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

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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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

John Walton

Expert on RDU

John Walton

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 Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

Booking 32 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Raleigh to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 April 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 73% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh 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 April 11, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Raleigh to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,911 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Chicago?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Raleigh-Durham; the airport handles an average of 26 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to Chicago. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Chicago round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $208. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $208 and $209, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $129. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Chicago for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Chicago?

    Consider Royal Jordanian (92%), Japan Airlines (89%) or ANA (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Raleigh to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,301, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $136. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $135.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Raleigh to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Raleigh to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$138Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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