Raleigh/Durham to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (RDU–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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651 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 18m ADB6DL → LF Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
651 mi 1h 49m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–PWK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~6h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → PWK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
PWK → RDU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
651 mi / 1,048 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 49m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

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.

Facts

RDU–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance651 mi / 1,048 km
Flight time1h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 1h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 651 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from PWK to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to PWK

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PWK is about 1 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.