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RDU–MDW · Nonstop
Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 53m, covering 631 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 07:15 to 19:44 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 53m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 631 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Raleigh to Chicago
Southwest Airlines operates 3-4/day flights from RDU to MDW. Departures leave from Terminal 1 at RDU.
- First departure
- 07:15
- Last departure
- 19:44
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3-4/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 07:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MDW to RDU flights — 3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RDU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 22 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (MDW) is about 1h 53m, based on the 631-mile flying distance.
How far is Raleigh from Chicago?
Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (MDW) is about 631 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Raleigh to Chicago?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (MDW), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Raleigh to Chicago?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Chicago (MDW).
What aircraft fly from Raleigh to Chicago?
The RDU–MDW route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights to ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights to MKE