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CA $102 Cheap Flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (CHI)

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  • Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Chicago (RDU-CHI)

    Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $102 for one-way flights and CA $216 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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    Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at CA $216 Found 5 days ago

    Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 12 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Sat, Jan 16, priced at CA $225 Found 6 days ago

    Tue, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 16 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 6 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Sat, Feb 13, priced at CA $231 Found 1 day ago

    Sat, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 13 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 20 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Sat, Feb 27, priced at CA $240 Found 5 days ago

    Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 13 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Sat, Feb 20, priced at CA $242 Found 9 hours ago

    Sat, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 20 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 19 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Fri, Jan 22, priced at CA $244 Found 2 days ago

    Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 22 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 19 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Tue, Dec 29, priced at CA $351 Found 6 hours ago

    Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 29 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 29 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Tue, Jan 12, priced at CA $361 Found 3 days ago

    Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 12 · RDU · MDW · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at CA $382 Found 4 days ago

    Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7 · RDU · MDW · Roundtrip

    Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Jan 24 from Raleigh to Chicago, returning Wed, Jan 27, priced at CA $385 Found 1 day ago

    Sun, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 27 · RDU · ORD · Roundtrip

    Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (CHI)

    December is typically the cheapest month to fly

    From CA $220 - CA $400 per traveller.

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    Insights are based on prices from searches for economy trips of 10 days or less on our sites in the last 12 months. Insights are informative only and current prices may differ.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much is a flight from RDU to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports)?

    Based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) start from CA $216. Book today to secure the best price for your journey. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

    Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports)?

    We get that your situation can change unexpectedly, so we've made it as hassle-free as possible for you to cancel your flight online. Just head to the Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.

    How do I find cheap flights from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) that have flexible change policies?

    Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for RDU to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.

    How far is the flight from RDU to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports)?

    Forget about a movie marathon on this flight — it's only 1,100 kilometers from Morrisville to Illinois. Find your seat, order a snack and you'll be in Illinois in next to no time.

    Which airlines fly direct from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports)?

    American Airlines (AA) is one of the preferred choices for many travelers flying between Raleigh–Durham Airport and Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports). Choose from the 95 flights it operates on this route each month. Southwest Airlines (WN) is also worth considering. It offers 86 flights each month. Between these two airlines, you'll be able to find a good deal from Morrisville to Illinois.

    Are Raleigh–Durham Airport to Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?

    Flight prices change all the time, so not always. While last-minute flight deals between RDU and Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) are of course possible, it also makes sense to keep a close eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers release their prices up to 12 months ahead of the departure date. Expedia is constantly updating the best airfare bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to secure your seat when the fares dip.

    Travel information

    Origin airportRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    Destination airportChicago Midway Airport
    Distance1,015 km away
    Airlines servingFrontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta
    Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
    Roundtrip priceCA $216
    Average flight time2 hours 3 mins

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