Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Raleigh/Durham (PWK–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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651 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
651 mi 1h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

PWK–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → RDU
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
RDU → PWK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric PWK→RDU ORD→RDU MDW→RDU
Distance from PWK 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 16 4
Weekly flights ~1 205 21
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 53m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,048 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 48m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

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.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

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.

PWK–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 651 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from RDU to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to RDU

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to RDU is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).