Direct flights from Raleigh to Chicago
83 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h46m 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 | 5:54a | 1h43m | Wed |
| American AAL2849 | 6:04a | 1h44m | Thu, Sat |
| American AAL2849 | 6:08a | 2h8m | Mon, Fri |
| American AAL2849 | 6:16a | 1h47m | Sun |
| United UAL2638 | 6:32a | 1h41m | Tue–Wed |
| United UAL2638 | 6:36a | 1h50m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2638 | 6:46a | 1h54m | Sat |
| United UAL2638 | 6:56a | 1h49m | Thu |
| American AAL2849 | 7:17a | 1h44m | Tue |
| United UAL2826 | 8:10a | 1h49m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL2826 | 8:17a | 1h47m | Mon |
| United UAL2826 | 8:49a | 1h50m | Fri |
| American AAL2123 | 9:50a | 1h44m | Tue–Sun |
| United UAL1448 | 10:04a | 1h39m | Wed |
| American AAL2123 | 10:05a | 1h46m | Mon |
| United UAL1448 | 10:13a | 1h44m | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| United UAL1448 | 10:20a | 1h45m | Sat–Sun |
| United UAL1448 | 10:50a | 1h54m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA3624 | 11:38a | 1h28m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA3406 | 1:21p | 1h28m | Mon, Tue, Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA3406 | 1:26p | 1h28m | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1747 | 1:50p | 1h39m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4583 | 1:58p | 1h8m | Tue |
| American AAL2732 | 2:49p | 1h49m | Wed, Sat |
| American AAL2732 | 3:16p | 1h44m | Thu–Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4529 | 3:33p | 1h57m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 4:00p | 1h14m | Wed, Sat |
| American AAL2732 | 4:21p | 2h11m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4732 | 4:22p | 1h32m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 4:27p | 1h38m | Mon, Thu, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4420 | 4:44p | 1h55m | Fri |
| United UAL1495 | 5:07p | 1h46m | Tue, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1495 | 5:16p | 1h47m | Mon, Thu, Sat |
| United UAL1495 | 5:27p | 1h39m | Wed |
| American AAL2732 | 5:33p | 1h53m | Sun |
| American AAL2949 | 6:24p | 2h12m | Fri |
| American AAL2949 | 6:30p | 1h58m | Mon, Sat |
| American AAL2949 | 6:42p | 1h54m | Wed–Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 7:47p | 1h40m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 7:58p | 1h46m | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| American AAL2949 | 8:25p | 2h12m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4563 | 8:26p | 1h7m | Tue |
| Republic Airways RPA4417 | 9:03p | 1h8m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (ORD)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 83 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American 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 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 (ORD) takes about 1h46m 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 1h46m.