Illinois

$65+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Illinois

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RDU — ORD
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:26 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Mon 5/114:19 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$140
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2010:51 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop25h 28m
Frontier
Wed 4/224:59 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop13h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$141
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:26 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Sat 5/98:08 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/294:00 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop19h 26m
Frontier
Wed 5/65:27 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop6h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$159
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/512:54 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop5h 42m
Frontier
Fri 5/84:19 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Thu 6/1112:54 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop5h 36m
Frontier
Mon 6/155:33 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop5h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$162
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1412:54 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop5h 00m
Frontier
Thu 5/216:33 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop4h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:10 am
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop6h 22m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:10 pm
ORD
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$168
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/163:42 pm
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop4h 49m
Frontier
Thu 4/232:15 pm
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/16:10 am
RDU
-
ORD
2 stops12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/311:28 am
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop20h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$169
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:57 pm
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop5h 57m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:15 pm
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop8h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/164:08 pm
RDU
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 19m
Frontier
Sun 4/192:37 pm
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop4h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/31$170

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Expedia)

One-way from

$65
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$309

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to Illinois
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Illinois.

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

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/18

1:15 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

2:10 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$208
Quickest round-trip

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/18

8:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/22

7:40 am-10:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$208

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/25

3:55 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

7:45 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$215

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/16

5:26 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

4:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$218

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/16

6:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/20

6:55 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$225

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/23

3:00 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

9:35 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$226

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/18

11:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

1:35 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$228

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/15

8:14 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

6:45 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$237

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

8:18 am-9:50 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

6:45 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$237

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

6:40 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/20

6:05 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Illinois?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from Raleigh to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $154). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 March 31, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Raleigh to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Illinois. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh 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.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh 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 March 31, 2026.

The most flights from RDU to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

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 March 31, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Raleigh to Illinois. 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight from Raleigh to Illinois. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Illinois in 2h. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Raleigh and Illinois are separated by a distance of 631 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $36. Users have also found prices from $74 and $80 on American Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to Illinois consider choosing Royal Jordanian (85%), Emirates (83%) or SWISS (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $108. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $129 on average, our data indicates $967 when flying from Raleigh to Illinois.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Illinois (average of $49). Flying from Raleigh to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $154). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 March 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$74Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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