Raleigh/Durham to Chicago (RDU–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 631 miles in approximately 1h 55m. 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 Chicago from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→MDW | FAY→MDW | GSO→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 45m | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to MDW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MDW is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 631 miles (1,016 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, John Glenn Columbus and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and Concord (USA).