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 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 646 miles in approximately 2h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 146 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: LX, NH, NZ | 99 | 319, 738, 739, 73G, 7M9, B38M, E75L, E7W | 2h26-2h40 | Star Alliance | LX, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, JL, QR, RJ | 83 | 319, E75, E75L | 2h31-2h58 | Oneworld | AS, CX, JL, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 4 | 32N | 2h20 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 310 | 152 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 19m | 2h 4m | 2h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
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, Frontier and United Airlines. With 310 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to ORD ranges from 2 hours 19 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 646 miles (1,039 km). There are approximately 310 weekly flights outbound and 263 return, totaling 573 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
146 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), Lynchburg (LYH) and Roanoke (ROA).