Direct flights from Raleigh to Chicago
86 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h45m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2849 | 6:09a | 1h44m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| United UAL1482 | 6:12a | 1h52m | Tue–Thu |
| United UAL1482 | 6:20a | 1h48m | Mon, Fri, Sat |
| American AAL2849 | 6:22a | 1h57m | Thu |
| American AAL2849 | 6:28a | 1h48m | Wed, Sat |
| United UAL1482 | 6:30a | 1h49m | Sun |
| American AAL2849 | 7:10a | 1h46m | Sun |
| United UAL2826 | 8:12a | 1h49m | Tue, Thu, Fri |
| United UAL2826 | 8:18a | 1h48m | Mon, Wed |
| American AAL9608 | 8:22a | 1h49m | Sat |
| United UAL2826 | 8:33a | 1h51m | Sat |
| American AAL2123 | 9:43a | 1h44m | Mon |
| American AAL2123 | 9:52a | 1h45m | Tue, Thu, Sun |
| American AAL2123 | 10:00a | 1h42m | Wed |
| American AAL2123 | 10:06a | 1h45m | Fri |
| United UAL2826 | 10:19a | 1h41m | Sun |
| United UAL1448 | 10:22a | 1h46m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1448 | 10:26a | 1h53m | Fri |
| United UAL1448 | 10:36a | 1h39m | Mon |
| American AAL2123 | 10:40a | 1h44m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5732 | 11:41a | 1h28m | Tue–Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5732 | 11:47a | 1h33m | Mon |
| United UAL1448 | 12:03p | 1h40m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5732 | 12:56p | 1h52m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA3406 | 1:19p | 1h28m | Thu–Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA3406 | 1:31p | 1h28m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA3406 | 1:46p | 1h28m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA3406 | 2:13p | 1h28m | Tue |
| American AAL2732 | 2:48p | 1h46m | Tue, Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA3406 | 3:08p | 1h31m | Sun |
| American AAL2732 | 3:12p | 2h14m | Sat |
| American AAL2732 | 3:26p | 1h46m | Wed |
| American AAL2732 | 3:40p | 2h10m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 3:45p | 1h11m | Wed |
| American AAL2732 | 3:47p | 2h10m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 4:00p | 1h18m | Tue, Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 4:22p | 1h17m | Mon, Thu |
| United UAL481 | 5:10p | 1h50m | Tue–Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5364 | 5:14p | 1h28m | Sat |
| American AAL2732 | 5:17p | 1h48m | Sun |
| United UAL481 | 5:24p | 1h42m | Fri |
| United UAL481 | 5:29p | 1h50m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 5:42p | 1h45m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 6:03p | 1h12m | Sun |
| United UAL481 | 6:14p | 1h49m | Sun |
| American AAL2949 | 6:26p | 2h18m | Thu |
| American AAL2949 | 6:36p | 1h51m | Mon, Sat |
| American AAL2949 | 7:03p | 1h48m | Fri |
| American AAL2949 | 7:10p | 1h49m | Wed |
| American AAL2949 | 7:17p | 1h49m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 7:50p | 1h19m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 8:02p | 1h16m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 8:07p | 1h15m | Tue, Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 8:24p | 1h6m | Wed |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 8:48p | 1h26m | Mon, Sun |
| American AAL2949 | 8:55p | 2h13m | Sun |
| Air Canada ACA7084 | 9:26p | 1h24m | Sat |
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (ORD)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 86 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, Air Canada 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 October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 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 1h45m 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 1h45m.