Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Chicago is one hour behind Durham and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
You can choose from 11 weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to MDW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Chicago (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for RDU to MDW flights, with 82.28% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and MDW:
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Port Columbus Airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that depart Raleigh / Durham Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near MDW:
Travel at your own pace with a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Chicago Midway Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
From Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to MDW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometers away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometers south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are among its highlights.
