Illinois

$81+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Illinois

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RDU — ORD
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Durham to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/208:29 pm
RDU
-
STL
2 stops22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/254:57 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:35 am
RDU
-
STL
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Fri 10/2310:35 am
STL
-
RDU
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/184:20 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop18h 20m
Frontier
Mon 9/2110:35 am
STL
-
RDU
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/13$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:06 pm
RDU
-
STL
2 stops22h 24m
Frontier
Sat 8/295:33 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop5h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1012:04 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop21h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/146:34 pm
STL
-
RDU
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/202:31 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop10h 28m
Frontier
Tue 7/216:34 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop12h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/204:05 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop18h 35m
Frontier
Fri 10/2310:35 am
STL
-
RDU
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/134:20 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop18h 20m
Frontier
Sat 9/1910:35 am
STL
-
RDU
2 stops26h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 6/13$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/207:32 pm
RDU
-
STL
2 stops23h 05m
Frontier
Sat 8/14:57 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop6h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$227
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:48 pm
RDU
-
STL
2 stops20h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/14:57 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:54 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/1310:35 am
STL
-
RDU
2 stops10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/811:13 am
RDU
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ORD
1 stop6h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 7/148:18 am
ORD
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$247

Find flight deals from Durham to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$211
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$337
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Durham to Illinois
One-way flight from Durham to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Illinois that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/19

12:59 pm-4:17 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

10:33 am-4:03 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$257

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/12

9:53 am-1:08 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

5:20 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$257

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/19

6:15 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/26

10:54 am-4:03 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$257

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/4

1:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/5

12:45 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops5h 05m

$258

RaleighChicago

RDU - RFD

RDURFD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/17

9:46 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop19h 29m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 9/21

5:20 pm-9:59 am

1 stop15h 39m

$260

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/12

12:09 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/18

11:43 am-7:47 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$261
Quickest round-trip

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/15

7:30 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/22

7:40 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$261

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/18

7:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/22

5:56 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 39m

$261

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/3

12:45 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/7

7:40 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$266

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/4

3:50 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/8

3:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$266

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Illinois

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DU8 to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 16, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Durham to Illinois in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Durham to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 16, 2026.

The most flights from DU8 to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Durham to Illinois?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Illinois. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Illinois flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated June 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Durham to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Durham to Illinois?

    Departing from Durham to Illinois will take you 4h 18m. The distance between Durham and Illinois is about 645 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $40. Users have also found prices from $74 and $80 on American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durham to Illinois?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Durham to Illinois consider choosing SWISS (94%), Japan Airlines (87%) or Qatar Airways (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Durham to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $224 on average, our data indicates $722 when flying from Durham to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Alternative routes for Durham to Illinois

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Top 6 airlines flying from Durham to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$152Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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