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

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Raleigh/Durham to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 651 mi 1h 49m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and PWK, connecting options are available through 33 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PWK.
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One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
ORF ~3h 43m CMH ~3h 56m CHS ~4h 6m CLE ~4h 14m IAD ~4h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
302
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
PWK → RDU
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 49m. The route covers 651 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to PWK.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORF, CMH, CHS, CLE, IAD, IND, PHL, MSP, ATL, DAL, EWR, STL, BNA, OKC, PVD, BOS, SUA, MCO, MSY, AUS, RSW, SRQ, PBI, FLL, MIA, SAT, SLC, BZN, PHX, SNA, LAS, BFI and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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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 ranges from 1 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 651 miles (1,048 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.