Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is 2 hours 10 minutes.
Durham is one hour ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 83 weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your ORD to RDU flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Durham, the United States. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
With an impressive 81.16% of services arriving on schedule, United is the most punctual carrier offering ORD to RDU flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ORD and RDU include:
Nashville Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Right now, $140 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $281. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to RDU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to RDU.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Chicago to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Grab a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Durham in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to RDU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without experiencing National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
