Flying from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Durham is one hour ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from MDW to RDU start at 07:35 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are 19 weekly Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MDW to RDU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Durham (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with Frontier Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Frontier Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers MDW to RDU flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 78.7% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MDW and RDU include:
Pittsburgh International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
76 € is currently the best price for a one-way Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 151 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from MDW to RDU, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MDW to RDU.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Of all flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport, 77.88% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MDW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MDW to RDU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Durham, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its must-visit sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, consider Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are key highlights.
