Raleigh/Durham to Chicago (RDU–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 631 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 154 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 19 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 45m | 1h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RDU to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MDW ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 631 miles (1,016 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
154 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and Concord (USA).