Direct flights from Raleigh to Chicago
74 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h41m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways RPA4633 | 6:18a | 1h11m | Sat |
| American AAL2849 | 7:11a | 1h41m | Tue |
| American AAL2849 | 7:17a | 1h55m | Mon, Fri |
| American AAL2849 | 7:28a | 1h40m | Thu |
| American AAL2849 | 7:36a | 1h59m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4633 | 8:08a | 1h25m | Mon–Thu |
| United UAL1297 | 8:10a | 1h47m | Tue–Wed |
| United UAL1297 | 8:18a | 1h44m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1297 | 8:52a | 1h48m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4633 | 9:11a | 1h7m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4633 | 9:15a | 1h8m | Fri |
| United UAL1448 | 10:03a | 1h40m | Tue |
| United UAL1448 | 10:08a | 1h50m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| American AAL2849 | 10:16a | 1h51m | Sat |
| United UAL1448 | 10:18a | 1h37m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5732 | 11:04a | 1h32m | Mon–Tue |
| SkyWest SKW5732 | 11:12a | 1h28m | Sat–Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5732 | 11:17a | 1h38m | Wed–Thu |
| United UAL1448 | 12:17p | 1h46m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5465 | 1:19p | 1h19m | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5465 | 1:29p | 1h28m | Wed, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4756 | 1:38p | 1h10m | Thu, Sat, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5465 | 1:41p | 1h28m | Thu, Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4756 | 1:50p | 1h47m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4756 | 1:55p | 1h47m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4563 | 3:37p | 1h23m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4563 | 4:29p | 1h55m | Mon–Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4563 | 4:50p | 1h11m | Thu |
| United UAL630 | 5:17p | 1h48m | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| United UAL630 | 5:46p | 1h50m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4563 | 6:28p | 1h55m | Fri |
| American ENY3696 | 6:36p | 1h36m | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| United UAL630 | 7:14p | 1h55m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4492 | 7:23p | 1h57m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4492 | 7:43p | 1h57m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4492 | 7:48p | 1h57m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4563 | 7:50p | 1h16m | Sat |
| American ENY3696 | 7:50p | 1h55m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4492 | 8:01p | 1h2m | Thu |
| United UAL630 | 8:12p | 1h49m | Wed |
| United UAL630 | 8:20p | 1h41m | Sat |
| American ENY3696 | 8:27p | 1h39m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4492 | 8:35p | 1h19m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW6240 | 8:41p | 1h58m | Sat |
| American ENY3696 | 8:49p | 1h48m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4492 | 10:07p | 51m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (ORD)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 74 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, Republic Airways, SkyWest and United. 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 (ORD) takes about 1h41m 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 1h41m.