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Journey information

Overview: Durham, NC to Chicago, IL flight

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Flights from Durham, NC to Chicago, IL depart on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 (€68) but you can travel from only $75 (€60) by bus.

There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:33. The fastest flight covers the 620 miles (998 km) distance in 2h 8m. November is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $75 (€60)

Distance

620 miles (998 km)

Average flight duration

3h 5m

Cheapest ticket price

$85 (€68)

Flights per day

Direct flights

Fastest flight

2h 8m

Cheapest month to travel

November

First flight

05:00

Last flight

22:33

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $75 (€60)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Durham, NC to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Dec 16

Cheapest price

$366

Average price

$660

Fastest journey

2 h 17 m

Average duration

2 h 21 m

Flights per day

Distance

998 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Durham, NC to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Durham, NC to Chicago, IL will cost around $660 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $366.

Fast flights

Of the 94 flights that leave Durham, NC for Chicago, IL onTue, Dec 16, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Dec 16 the direct flights cover the 998 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .

On Tue, Dec 16 the longest flights will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.