Cheap flights from Raleigh to Chicago (RDU - CHI)

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From Raleigh to Chicago

Are flight prices decreasing from Raleigh-Durham Intl to Chicago due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Raleigh-Durham Intl and Chicago for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Which airlines flying from Raleigh Raleigh-Durham to Chicago have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of the carriers operating flights from Raleigh Raleigh-Durham to Chicago that may be offering flexible cancellation policies are American Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Our site will let you filter for all airlines offering greater flexibility due to COVID-19.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Chicago?

Raleigh Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Raleigh-Durham; the airport handles an average of 19 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to Chicago. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

Can I find flights from Raleigh to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $129, but on average you can expect to pay $147.

Are there nonstop flights from Raleigh to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Raleigh to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Raleigh to Chicago is less than $253.

Are there last-minute flights available from Raleigh to Chicago for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Raleigh to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Raleigh-Durham Intl to Chicago?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Raleigh to Chicago on average per day?

5 flight departures from Raleigh Raleigh-Durham to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 20% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 80% of flight departures

Is Raleigh-Durham Intl weather warmer or cooler than Chicago?

Expect the weather to be around 91 °F on average in July. As the temperature peaks, try to get your plans done early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. The climate in Chicago is generally colder than in Raleigh-Durham Intl.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chicago?

For as low as $263, Delta can have you in Chicago from Raleigh in 3h 28m. The distance from Raleigh to Chicago is about 649 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $129. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $168 round trip. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Chicago for 10% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Chicago one-way?

$60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $69 and $99, respectively.