Raleigh/Durham to Chicago (RDU–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 646 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 78 | 319, E70, E75 | 2h01-4h43 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 42 | 319, 737, 738, 7M9, B39M, E7W | 2h10-2h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 20 | 319, E75 | 2h32-2h46 | Oneworld | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | E75 | 2h41 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 32N | 2h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→ORD | GSO→ORD | ROA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 152 | 77 | 54 |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 1h 50m | 2h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier and United Airlines. With 152 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to ORD ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 4 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,039 km). There are approximately 152 weekly flights outbound and 163 return, totaling 315 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via INT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Roanoke (ROA) and Wilmington (ILM).