Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 2 hours.
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, making Durham one hour ahead of Chicago.
Flights from ORD to RDU start from 07:00 — the first with Frontier Airlines. The last departure is at 20:38 with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 91 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ORD to RDU flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, so jetting off to Durham (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ORD to RDU flights. An impressive 82.82% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ORD and RDU:
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, $105 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $214. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ORD to RDU by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel near RDU if you have a late O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Durham in May.
Before locking in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
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 United States
You've visited Durham, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its popular sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
