Illinois

$105+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Illinois

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RIC — ORD
Jul 9 — Jul 161
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/86:47 pm
RIC
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STL
1 stop25h 36m
Frontier
Wed 7/154:09 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/85:16 pm
RIC
-
STL
1 stop4h 26m
Delta
Wed 8/126:00 am
STL
-
RIC
1 stop7h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$273
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/86:47 pm
RIC
-
STL
1 stop25h 36m
Frontier
Mon 7/134:09 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:04 pm
RIC
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EVV
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/136:39 pm
EVV
-
RIC
1 stop18h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$279
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/66:47 pm
RIC
-
STL
1 stop25h 36m
Frontier
Mon 7/134:09 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop23h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/305:01 am
RIC
-
STL
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 7/76:13 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop4h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$283
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/294:55 pm
RIC
-
STL
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/47:15 am
STL
-
RIC
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/5$293
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/145:31 pm
RIC
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STL
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Sat 7/184:09 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/305:45 am
RIC
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STL
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Tue 7/76:09 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop4h 18m
Delta
Deal found 6/6$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/193:05 pm
RIC
-
STL
1 stop6h 44m
Delta
Sat 10/241:30 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$300
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/45:24 pm
RIC
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PIA
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Fri 7/102:33 pm
PIA
-
RIC
1 stop5h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/104:25 pm
RIC
-
STL
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Thu 8/132:20 pm
STL
-
RIC
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$308

Find flight deals from Richmond to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated June 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$105
(Super.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$413 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Illinois that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondPeoria

RIC - PIA

RICPIA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 7/4

5:24 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Greater Peoria

Fri 7/10

2:33 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$300

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 8/27

6:42 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/31

6:05 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$319

RichmondMoline

RIC - MLI

RICMLI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/14

6:42 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$319

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/28

6:10 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$323

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

10:35 am-1:57 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$323

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/18

7:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

1:50 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$324

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/3

3:12 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/4

8:05 am-3:53 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$324

RichmondMoline

RIC - MLI

RICMLI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/8

12:01 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 8/16

6:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 56m

$334

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/23

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

7:01 am-11:54 am

1 stop3h 53m

$337

RichmondPeoria

RIC - PIA

RICPIA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/28

6:30 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 51m

Greater Peoria

Sat 10/31

3:30 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$341

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $73). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Richmond to Illinois by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

The most flights from RIC to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Illinois?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Illinois?

The best time to book flights from Richmond to Illinois is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Illinois. Price data was last updated on May 30, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Illinois flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated June 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Richmond to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Illinois. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Illinois can take about 2h 33m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $310. Airlines will cover a distance of 641 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Illinois one-way?

    $53 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $90 and $119, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Illinois?

    Consider Japan Airlines (89%), Republic Airways (87%) or Qatar Airways (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,104 for a flight from Richmond to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $187 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $218.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $73). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in April is currently the most expensive (average of $237). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Illinois

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$98Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$126Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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