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 1h37m 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 SWA3353 | 7:38a | 1h36m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3353 | 8:32a | 1h37m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA396 | 8:37a | 1h41m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3353 | 8:41a | 1h36m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3353 | 9:02a | 1h37m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1797 | 12:05p | 1h38m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2516 | 1:25p | 1h44m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2516 | 1:38p | 1h37m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1797 | 1:40p | 1h35m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2516 | 1:47p | 1h36m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1797 | 1:52p | 1h37m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3738 | 4:10p | 1h36m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3822 | 6:06p | 1h47m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3355 | 6:33p | 1h31m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3355 | 6:40p | 1h32m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3355 | 6:53p | 1h43m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3355 | 7:04p | 1h39m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3355 | 7:15p | 1h42m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3355 | 7:31p | 1h37m | Fri |
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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 September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 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 1h37m 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 1h37m.