Raleigh/Durham to Chicago (RDU–ORD) — 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–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 646 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: LX, NH, NZ | 61 | 737, 738, 73G, E75L, E7W | 2h26-2h37 | Star Alliance | LX, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, JL, QR, RJ | 59 | 319, 738, CR7, E70, E75, E75S | 2h12-2h54 | Oneworld | AS, CX, JL, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 2 | – | – | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→ORD | GSO→ORD | LYH→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 210 | 106 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 15m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · ORD: 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.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
RDU–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to ORD
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. With 210 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to ORD is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,039 km). There are approximately 210 weekly flights outbound and 205 return, totaling 415 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Lynchburg (LYH) and Roanoke (ROA).