Find Cheap Flights from Durham to Chicago

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Durham to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Durham to Chicago is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Durham to Chicago is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$287	American Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Durham to Chicago is currently $287
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Durham to Chicago is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$484	American Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Durham to Chicago is currently $484

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Durham to Chicago takes 1 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Durham to Chicago is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $100–300
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $175–310

Popular airlines from Durham to Chicago

American

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $185–385

47 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - ORD Every day

517 weekly connecting flights

RDU - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $287

Typical price: $185–420

18 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - MDW Every day

1456 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $251

Typical price: $175–385

40 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - ORD Every day

185 weekly connecting flights

RDU - ORD Every day
Delta

from $307

Typical price: $210–550

832 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $205

Typical price: $135–280

3 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - ORD Every Mon, Thu, Sun

56 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $533

Typical price: $550–1,200

21 weekly connecting flights

RDU - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Durham

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 18 min 10 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 16 min 127 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 3 min 58 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 21 min 135 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Durham to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Durham to Chicago are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $100 to $300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durham to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Durham to Chicago is $287, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Durham to Chicago is $287, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Durham to Chicago is $251, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Durham to Chicago is $307, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Durham to Chicago is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Durham to Chicago is $533, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durham to Chicago starts at $180 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Durham to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Durham to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Durham to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Durham to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 47 nonstop flights and 517 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 18 nonstop flights and 1,456 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Durham to Chicago are:

United offers 40 nonstop flights and 185 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 832 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 56 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Durham and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Durham to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Durham to Chicago is $287, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Durham to Chicago is $287, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Durham to Chicago is $251, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Durham to Chicago is $307, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Durham to Chicago is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Durham to Chicago is $533, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Durham to Chicago.

There are 47 American direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Durham and Chicago at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, American, United and Frontier fly direct from Durham to Chicago.

There are 47 American direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Southwest direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Durham to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Durham to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Durham and Chicago start at $287 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Durham to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Durham and Chicago start at $484 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Durham and Chicago start at $180 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Durham to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Durham and Chicago starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Durham and Chicago at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Durham to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.