Chicago to Raleigh/Durham (MDW–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MDW–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 631 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 39 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h50-2h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→RDU | ORD→RDU | SBN→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 212 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 2m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
MDW–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to RDU
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to RDU is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 631 miles (1,016 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).