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$59+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (CHI)

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RDU — CHI
Feb 9 — Feb 161
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Chicago are usually found in August or July, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 February 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$162
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$59
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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From Raleigh-Durham to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($54 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 February 2025
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/19:53 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/75:31 pmORD - RDU
1 stop5h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 5/810:15 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Sun 5/111:01 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/4$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:00 amRDU - MDW
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Sun 5/184:00 pmMDW - RDU
1 stop15h 01mFrontier
Deal found 2/4$169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/139:34 pmRDU - ORD
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/177:42 pmORD - RDU
1 stop23h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/4$175
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 2/196:00 amRDU - ORD
1 stop7h 00mJetBlue
Sat 10/258:40 amORD - RDU
1 stop7h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 2/4$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sat 2/225:45 amRDU - MDW
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Sat 2/2210:10 amMDW - RDU
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/2$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Thu 2/275:55 amRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/32:09 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/154:53 pmRDU - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/182:55 pmORD - RDU
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/276:20 amRDU - ORD
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Tue 3/186:00 amORD - RDU
1 stop8h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/4$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 3/205:20 amRDU - MDW
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Wed 3/266:00 amMDW - RDU
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/4$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 2/266:45 amRDU - ORD
2 stops8h 15mSouthwest
Wed 3/124:00 pmORD - RDU
1 stop5h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/4$322
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 6/66:10 pmRDU - RFD
2 stops18h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/84:06 pmRFD - RDU
2 stops17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$500

Find flights from Raleigh to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 February 4, 2025.

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RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

9:53 pm-9:45 am

1 stop12h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

5:31 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$162

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

10:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

1:01 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$165

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/18

4:00 pm-8:01 am

1 stop15h 01m

$169

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/13

9:34 pm-9:07 am

1 stop12h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

7:42 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop23h 47m

$175

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/19

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

8:40 am-5:21 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$274

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/22

5:45 am-6:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/22

10:10 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$291

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/27

5:55 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

2:09 pm-5:13 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$296

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/15

4:53 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

2:55 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$297

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/27

6:20 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$305

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/20

5:20 am-9:09 am

1 stop4h 49m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$317

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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 February.
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.

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Chicago

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

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 January 31, 2025.

Booking 85 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 $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 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 February 4, 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 75% 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 February 2, 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 February 4, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (26 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 February 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Avelo 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.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

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  • 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 20 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 Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $164. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $168 and $274, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 32% 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 $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, 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?

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (100%), Royal Jordanian (91%) or Republic Airways (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 $1,014, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $127. The most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $122.

  • 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 $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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$102Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$142Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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