How long is the flight from Richmond to Chicago?

A quick flight from Richmond to Chicago can take about 2h 05m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. Airlines will cover a distance of 628 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 ($98), and American Airlines ($226) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Chicago for 82% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

$93 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $116 and $126, 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 $637, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $155.

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: Emirates (100%), Republic Airways (95%), United Airlines( 91%).

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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 23 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.

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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 October 14, 2025.

Wed 11/126:17 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/1610:52 amORD - RIC

1 stop23h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$269

Sat 11/2211:24 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 05mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/2310:59 amORD - RIC

2 stops23h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$270

Fri 10/315:45 amRIC - ORD

1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/25:00 amORD - RIC

2 stops14h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$273

Thu 10/235:38 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 15mFrontier

Sun 10/266:50 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 53mFrontier

Deal found 10/12

$274

Sat 11/227:58 pmRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 32mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/246:47 amORD - RIC

1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$275

Fri 11/711:53 amRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 03mFrontier

Sun 11/96:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop10h 08mFrontier

Deal found 10/13

$276

Wed 11/55:46 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/84:22 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$279

Wed 11/55:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Sat 11/85:35 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$279

Fri 10/316:30 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/32:32 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$280

Mon 11/31:04 pmRIC - ORD

2 stops21h 43mSpirit Airlines

Thu 11/68:28 amORD - RIC

3 stops26h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$282

Thu 12/2510:14 amRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Tue 12/306:08 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 09mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$282

Fri 11/712:40 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/98:28 amORD - RIC

3 stops26h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$284

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 October 14, 2025.

Wed 11/55:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Sat 11/85:35 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$279

Fri 10/316:30 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/32:32 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$280

Thu 11/208:54 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/248:02 pmRFD - RIC

2 stops14h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$284

Tue 11/45:01 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Mon 11/106:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$306

Thu 10/2310:16 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop21h 37mAllegiant Air

Mon 10/278:44 amRFD - RIC

1 stop7h 18mAllegiant Air

Deal found 10/13

$306

Mon 11/176:30 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/196:17 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$286

Thu 11/64:50 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Mon 11/109:35 amMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$293

Tue 11/184:24 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Thu 11/206:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop5h 30mDelta

Deal found 10/12

$306

Tue 12/166:30 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/186:17 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$286

Wed 11/126:10 amRIC - MDW

2 stops7h 50mSouthwest

Wed 11/191:50 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$294

Tue 11/45:01 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Thu 11/65:20 amORD - RIC

1 stop5h 01mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$306

Wed 11/127:15 amRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/196:17 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$289

Tue 12/166:10 amRIC - MDW

2 stops7h 50mSouthwest

Thu 12/189:35 amMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$300

Wed 10/295:45 amRIC - RFD

3 stops31h 04mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/318:34 amRFD - RIC

1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$366

Sat 11/85:24 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 50mDelta

Mon 11/106:00 amMDW - RIC

1 stop7h 14mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$306

Mon 12/156:30 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/187:00 amORD - RIC

1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$303

Thu 11/205:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Mon 11/245:05 amMDW - RIC

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$303

Wed 11/56:30 amRIC - ORD

Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/96:17 pmORD - RIC

Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$304

Wed 11/125:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Sun 11/169:35 amMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$311

Tue 12/238:36 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/284:10 pmRFD - RIC

1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$619

Sat 11/229:29 pmRIC - RFD

2 stops36h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/309:12 amRFD - RIC

1 stop10h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$817

Last-minute flights from Richmond to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Chicago. Data last updated October 14, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 10/235:38 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 15mFrontier

Sun 10/266:50 amORD - RIC

1 stop8h 53mFrontier

Deal found 10/12

$274

Thu 10/235:45 amRIC - ORD

2 stops16h 48mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/277:51 pmORD - RIC

2 stops20h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$288

Thu 10/235:45 amRIC - ORD

2 stops16h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 10/265:50 amORD - RIC

1 stop26h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$294

Fri 10/245:45 amRIC - ORD

2 stops11h 04mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/277:51 pmORD - RIC

2 stops20h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$292

Fri 10/2410:09 amRIC - ORD

1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/31:50 pmORD - RIC

2 stops17h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/11

$297

Mon 11/39:52 amRIC - MDW

1 stop15h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/81:37 pmMDW - RIC

2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$286

Wed 11/55:30 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Sat 11/85:35 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$279

Wed 11/56:00 amRIC - MDW

1 stop3h 40mDelta

Sat 11/86:00 amMDW - RIC

1 stop4h 05mDelta

Deal found 10/13

$299

Thu 11/64:50 pmRIC - MDW

Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest

Mon 11/109:35 amMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$293

Wed 11/124:15 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop5h 50mSouthwest

Wed 11/191:50 pmMDW - RIC

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 10/13

$289

Thu 11/1310:11 pmRIC - MDW

2 stops19h 46mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/166:06 pmMDW - RIC

1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$292

Thu 11/208:54 pmRIC - RFD

1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/248:02 pmRFD - RIC

2 stops14h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$284

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 October 14, 2025.

Thu 10/305:48 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop7h 55mFrontier

Deal found 10/12

$54

Mon 11/1011:53 amRIC - MDW

1 stop7h 46mFrontier

Deal found 10/13

$54

Mon 11/311:53 amRIC - MDW

1 stop11h 18mFrontier

Deal found 10/12

$60

Mon 12/812:05 pmRIC - MDW

1 stop12h 00mFrontier

Deal found 10/14

$61

Thu 11/1311:54 amRIC - ORD

1 stop13h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$68

Sat 12/1312:13 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop8h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/12

$69

Thu 1/226:00 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$75

Wed 12/106:00 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$76

Thu 1/86:00 amRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$78

Mon 11/1711:53 amRIC - ORD

1 stop6h 03mFrontier

Deal found 10/13

$80

Mon 11/1711:53 amRIC - MDW

1 stop7h 46mFrontier

Deal found 10/13

$80

Mon 11/312:40 pmRIC - ORD

1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 10/13

$85

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Chicago

Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$269 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$54 (Frontier)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$390
Good round-trip deal	$296 or less
Good one-way deal	$168 or less

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/5

5:30 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

5:35 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$279

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/31

6:30 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

2:32 pm-5:47 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$280

RichmondChicago

RIC - RFD

RICRFD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/20

8:54 pm-7:47 am

1 stop11h 53m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 11/24

8:02 pm-11:25 am

2 stops14h 23m

$284

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/17

6:30 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

6:17 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$286

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/16

6:30 am-7:51 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/18

6:17 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$286

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/12

7:15 am-1:14 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

6:17 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$289

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/6

4:50 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

9:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$293

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/12

6:10 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/19

1:50 pm-4:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$294

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/16

6:10 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/18

9:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$300

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/15

6:30 am-7:51 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$303

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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 October.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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 $50). Flying from Richmond to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 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.

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Chicago

The most flights from RIC to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,975 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,976 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,042 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,096 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 23 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 05m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $279. Airlines will cover a distance of 628 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 ($98), and American Airlines ($226) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Chicago. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Chicago for 82% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Chicago one-way?
$93 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $116 and $126, 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: Emirates (100%), Republic Airways (95%), United Airlines( 91%).
What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Chicago?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond to Chicago? While on average our users pay $637, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $155.
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 $50). Flying from Richmond to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$98	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$226	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$229	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to ChicagoExplore 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 October 14, 2025.

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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 October 14, 2025.