Direct flights from Raleigh to Chicago
21 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to MDW.
Flight time: about 1h28m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Raleigh local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2531 | 7:19a | 1h25m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2946 | 7:49a | 1h28m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2946 | 8:13a | 1h24m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3432 | 8:13a | 1h25m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3432 | 8:16a | 1h27m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA3432 | 8:55a | 1h31m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3357 | 1:35p | 1h29m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4516 | 1:50p | 1h28m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4516 | 1:55p | 1h25m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4516 | 2:08p | 1h33m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4516 | 2:18p | 1h30m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA800 | 2:19p | 1h36m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3766 | 7:13p | 1h27m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2837 | 7:27p | 1h30m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3766 | 7:51p | 1h28m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3766 | 8:01p | 1h28m | Thu, Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (MDW)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 21 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RDU and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 1h28m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Chicago?
Driving from Raleigh to Chicago takes about 12h 32m, covering roughly 807 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h28m.