Illinois

$39+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — ORD
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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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 January 31, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:50 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop13h 01m
Frontier
Fri 2/208:20 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop26h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sun 2/86:10 am
RDU
-
STL
1 stop25h 41m
Frontier
Mon 2/98:22 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop26h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/136:10 am
RDU
-
STL
1 stop25h 41m
Frontier
Mon 2/168:22 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop26h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/245:54 pm
RDU
-
STL
1 stop5h 33m
Frontier
Tue 3/33:49 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop24h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sun 2/86:10 am
RDU
-
STL
1 stop25h 41m
Frontier
Tue 2/103:49 pm
STL
-
RDU
1 stop21h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$142
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 2/176:20 am
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop11h 37m
Frontier
Tue 2/246:02 pm
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop5h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/136:10 am
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop17h 15m
Frontier
Tue 2/176:00 am
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop17h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 2/263:08 pm
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/56:04 am
ORD
-
RDU
1 stop7h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:25 am
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Sun 2/156:00 am
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop17h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 3/316:25 pm
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/61:19 pm
ORD
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$146
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/203:08 pm
RDU
-
ORD
1 stop9h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/236:19 pm
ORD
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/266:10 am
RDU
-
MDW
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Mon 3/22:19 pm
MDW
-
RDU
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/30$148

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 January 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$39
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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 Raleigh-Durham to Illinois
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Illinois that are best for you.

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Return

Price

RaleighSt. Louis

RDU - STL

RDUSTL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

6:10 am-6:51 am

1 stop25h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/9

8:22 pm-12:10 am

1 stop26h 48m

$133

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

6:10 am-4:16 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/2

2:19 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 51m

$148

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/24

6:25 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

6:01 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$162

RaleighChicago

RDU - MDW

RDUMDW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-11:27 am

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/15

6:15 am-12:10 am

2 stops40h 55m

$182

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

6:08 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

10:55 am-3:57 pm

1 stop28h 02m

$185

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/30

5:14 pm-6:43 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-6:03 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$195

RaleighSt. Louis

RDU - STL

RDUSTL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

6:10 am-6:51 am

1 stop25h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/11

8:17 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$195

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/26

4:07 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

12:34 pm-3:37 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$202

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/12

6:05 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

2:13 pm-9:52 am

1 stop18h 39m

$205

RaleighChicago

RDU - ORD

RDUORD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

10:00 am-11:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

10:42 am-1:44 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

$219

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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 $59). Flying from Raleigh to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 January 31, 2026.

Unlike at noon, 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 January 24, 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 January 31, 2026.

The most flights from RDU to USIL are scheduled on a Friday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 January 31, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 6h 15m. Fly via Frontier, Spirit Airlines, or Southwest 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 $78 on American Airlines and Spirit Airlines, 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 Cathay Pacific (90%), Envoy Air (88%) or Qatar Airways (83%) 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 $109. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $111 on average, our data indicates $938 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 $59). Flying from Raleigh to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$69Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$151Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$160Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$173Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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