Cheap flights from Raleigh to Chicago

One-way fares from $135 · RDU → CHI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$135

Frontier Airlines · Sat, Nov 7

Cheapest month
November

from $135

Direct flights
Yes

American Airlines

Flight time
2h 35m

1,030 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Chicago

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $135

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Frontier Airlines
Depart10:06 Sat, Nov 7RDU → ORD 5h 41m · 1 stop
$135one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart11:10 Sun, Nov 15RDU → ORD 5h 41m · 1 stop
$150one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart06:02 Thu, Nov 12RDU → ORD 2h 35m · Direct
$157one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart10:06 Mon, Nov 9RDU → ORD 8h 23m · 2 stops
$160one way, per person
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About flights from Raleigh to Chicago

Raleigh (RDU) and Chicago (CHI) are about 1,030 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 35m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $135, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Raleigh to Chicago?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $135 with Frontier Airlines, departing Saturday, November 7, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Chicago?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $135 one way.

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Chicago?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chicago?

A direct flight takes about 2h 35m. Raleigh and Chicago are around 1,030 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Raleigh to Chicago?

Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines and American Airlines.

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