Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 646 miles (1,039 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dayton, Cincinnati and South Bend and more.
How many miles RDU to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RDU to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book RDU to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
RDU to ORD with one stop
42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dayton (DAY)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Akron (CAK)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Madison (MSN)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
RDU to ORD: common questions
How many miles does RDU to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Chicago by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Chicago (ORD) are 646 miles (1,039 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RDU to ORD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati (CVG), South Bend (SBN), Columbus (CMH) and Indianapolis (IND). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.