How long is the flight from Richmond to Chicago?

A quick flight from Richmond to Chicago can take about 2h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $261. Airlines will cover a distance of 641 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Chicago round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($65), Delta ($108), and Southwest ($181) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Chicago for 81% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

$100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $119 and $125, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Richmond to Chicago?

When deciding which route to take from Richmond to Chicago consider Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago Midway or Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,129, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $154. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $127.

What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Chicago?

Before booking your flight to Chicago from Richmond, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (80%), Avianca (75%), GoJet( 74%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from Richmond to Chicago are American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Chicago?

Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Richmond. Booking flights from Byrd Intl (RIC) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 5 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Chicago?

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

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

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

$65+ Flights from Richmond to Chicago

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Richmond to Chicago flights typically cost between $339 and $499 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $261 on Spirit Airlines (Jan 7-Jan 11).

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Thu 12/257:36 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/17:44 amMDW - RIC

2 stops47h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$318

Thu 12/255:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:50 amMDW - RIC

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/18

$329

Mon 12/296:05 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/18:38 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$347

Wed 12/316:15 amRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/38:38 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$357

Mon 12/294:32 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 50mDelta

Thu 1/16:00 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$367

Wed 12/316:25 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/45:57 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$368

Wed 12/316:05 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines

Sun 1/47:21 pmORD - RIC

1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$372

Sun 12/287:11 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/317:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$395

Tue 12/308:25 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop18h 56mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/25:00 amORD - RIC

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$409

Tue 12/234:20 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/278:15 pmORD - RIC

1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$415

Mon 12/297:41 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop5h 21mDelta

Thu 1/15:30 amORD - RIC

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$420

Thu 12/256:30 amRIC - ORD

2 stops9h 23mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/16:21 pmORD - RIC

1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$422

Best flights from Richmond to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Tue 1/138:00 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/206:08 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$261

Sat 1/176:10 amRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Sun 1/1810:05 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$269

Tue 5/268:15 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines

Fri 5/296:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop11h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$289

Sun 2/158:39 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1910:27 amRFD - RIC

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$290

Mon 1/125:56 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 11mDelta

Wed 1/146:14 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$303

Sun 12/212:58 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop19h 30mAllegiant Air

Tue 12/237:54 pmRFD - RIC

1 stop17h 31mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/17

$464

Thu 1/158:00 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1710:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$271

Mon 1/125:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Wed 1/146:50 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$293

Wed 1/145:19 pmRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/2110:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$273

Thu 4/238:15 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines

Sun 4/266:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop11h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$303

Thu 1/85:40 amRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Thu 1/86:14 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 07mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$313

Sat 1/247:54 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops13h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/2510:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$273

Wed 2/186:05 amRIC - MDW

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Sat 2/215:15 amMDW - RIC

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$301

Mon 1/56:24 pmRIC - ORD

3 stops26h 40mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/76:05 pmORD - RIC

3 stops26h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$304

Thu 1/295:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Mon 2/26:50 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$303

Tue 1/135:19 pmRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/1510:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$283

Sat 1/241:45 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Mon 1/261:50 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$303

Sun 12/218:25 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop14h 03mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/237:54 pmRFD - RIC

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$433

Thu 1/2210:29 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/2410:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$301

Thu 2/191:25 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Mon 2/233:05 pmMDW - RIC

2 stops6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$308

Fri 1/161:20 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Sun 1/181:50 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$309

Wed 2/185:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest

Fri 2/204:55 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop5h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$319

Fri 12/269:51 amRIC - RFD

1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/307:54 pmRFD - RIC

1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$627

Sun 12/212:58 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/284:10 pmRFD - RIC

1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$761

Tue 12/239:33 pmRIC - RFD

2 stops21h 23mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/284:10 pmRFD - RIC

1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$833

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Chicago. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 1/48:25 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops16h 06mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/75:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$272

Sun 1/47:11 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/114:21 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop18h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$277

Mon 1/56:24 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops22h 36mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/76:05 pmORD - RIC

3 stops26h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$269

Mon 1/59:10 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop16h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/118:27 pmORD - RIC

1 stop14h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$271

Mon 1/59:10 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop16h 29mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/127:21 pmORD - RIC

1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$282

Tue 1/68:25 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop18h 56mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/95:35 amORD - RIC

2 stops9h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$276

Wed 1/76:24 pmRIC - ORD

3 stops24h 52mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/1110:07 amORD - RIC

3 stops24h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$261

Thu 1/156:00 amRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/176:08 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$281

Sat 1/178:35 amRIC - ORD

1 stop10h 08mJetBlue

Sun 1/187:45 amORD - RIC

1 stop10h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$266

Sat 1/176:10 amRIC - MDW

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Sun 1/1810:05 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$269

Sat 1/242:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop28h 19mJetBlue

Mon 1/267:45 amORD - RIC

1 stop10h 50mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$267

Sat 1/247:54 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops13h 09mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/2510:44 amORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$273

One-way flights from Richmond to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 1/158:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$65

Mon 1/1212:50 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$72

Thu 1/158:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$76

Fri 1/1612:50 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop26h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$80

Thu 1/1512:50 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop21h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$80

Thu 2/2611:34 amRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 42mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$81

Mon 1/198:20 amRIC - ORD

1 stop28h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$84

Mon 1/1212:50 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop11h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$85

Thu 2/191:08 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop26h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$86

Mon 1/1212:07 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop11h 10mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$87

Sat 1/177:44 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$90

Fri 1/1612:50 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops23h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$93

Find flight deals from Richmond to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$261 (Mytrip)
One-way from	$65 (Super.com)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$385
Good round-trip deal	$371 or less
Good one-way deal	$184 or less

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

6:08 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$261

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/17

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/18

10:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$269

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/15

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

10:44 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$271

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/14

5:19 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

10:44 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$273

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 1/24

7:54 pm-8:03 am

2 stops13h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

10:44 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$273

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/13

5:19 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

10:44 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$283

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/26

8:15 am-7:48 pm

1 stop12h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

6:00 am-6:34 pm

1 stop11h 34m

$289

RichmondChicago

RIC - RFD

RICRFD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/15

8:39 pm-8:42 am

1 stop13h 03m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 2/19

10:27 am-9:47 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$290

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/12

5:30 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

6:50 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 05m

$293

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 2/18

6:05 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

5:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$301

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/16

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Chicago in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Richmond with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

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

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

The best time to book flights from Richmond to Chicago 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 month to book a flight from Richmond to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Chicago (average of $49). Flying from Richmond to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 CHI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Richmond to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,190 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Chicago?
Located just 6.9 mi from the city center, Richmond Byrd Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Richmond. Booking flights from Byrd Intl (RIC) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Richmond to Chicago?
A quick flight from Richmond to Chicago can take about 2h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $261. Airlines will cover a distance of 641 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Chicago round-trip?
According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($65), Delta ($108), and Southwest ($181) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Chicago for 81% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Chicago one-way?
$100 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $119 and $125, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Richmond to Chicago?
When deciding which route to take from Richmond to Chicago consider Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago Midway or Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Chicago?
Before booking your flight to Chicago from Richmond, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (80%), Avianca (75%), GoJet( 74%).
What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Chicago?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond to Chicago? While on average our users pay $1,129, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $154. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $127.
Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Chicago 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 Chicago?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Chicago (average of $49). Flying from Richmond to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$65	Average$195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$108	Average$260	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$181	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$217	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$224	Average$389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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