Chicago to Raleigh/Durham (ORD–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–RDU is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 646 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 70 | E70, E75 | 1h58-2h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 55 | 319, 738, 7M8, 7M9, B38M, E7W | 1h58-2h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 27 | E70, E75, E75S | 2h06-2h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E75 | 2h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 32N | 2h03 | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→RDU | MDW→RDU | MKE→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 163 | 33 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 58m | 1h 50m | 1h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 25% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
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.
ORD–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to RDU
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier, SGX and United Airlines. With 163 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to RDU ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,039 km). There are approximately 163 weekly flights outbound and 152 return, totaling 315 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).