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$107+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Chicago (CHI)

RIC — CHI
Oct 27 — Nov 31
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Chicago

Thu 10/291:46 pm -
Nonstop2h 14m
Mon 11/26:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 59m
Deal found 9/27$234
Thu 10/226:35 am -
1 stop4h 03m
Thu 10/225:58 pm -
Nonstop2h 12m
Deal found 9/22$307
Thu 10/224:20 pm -
1 stop9h 00m
Sat 10/248:20 am -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 9/24$307
Wed 10/285:00 am -
1 stop7h 05m
Mon 11/25:19 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Deal found 9/25$307
Fri 10/166:20 am -
Nonstop2h 22m
Mon 10/192:00 pm -
Nonstop2h 21m
Deal found 9/23$308
Fri 10/167:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Mon 10/1912:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 9/25$308
Thu 10/151:46 pm -
Nonstop2h 14m
Sun 10/186:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 06m
Deal found 9/25$309
Mon 11/97:25 am -
Nonstop2h 26m
Mon 11/165:19 am -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 9/24$312
Sat 10/1710:05 am -
2 stops9h 40m
Mon 10/1912:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 9/25$312
Fri 12/258:26 pm -
Nonstop2h 34m
Tue 12/294:40 pm -
Nonstop2h 16m
Deal found 9/23$313
Mon 11/303:21 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Tue 12/15:24 pm -
1 stop18h 36m
Deal found 9/22$314
Fri 11/203:21 pm -
1 stop10h 21m
Sun 11/225:12 pm -
1 stop20h 14m
Deal found 9/23$316

Find flight deals from Virginia to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$107
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$233 or less

Good one-way deal

$227 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Norfolk-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Virginia to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Virginia to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Virginia to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Virginia to Chicago (CHI).

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RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/23

6:26 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149
Quickest round-trip

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/24

8:35 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/23

6:10 am-7:42 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/26

7:35 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/26

6:10 am-7:50 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/24

5:59 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/21

1:00 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/20

1:00 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/22

6:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/24

6:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Chicago (average of $351). Flying from Virginia to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 VA to CHI?

When flying from Virginia to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Virginia to Chicago

The most flights from USVA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Virginia to Chicago flights typically cost between $365 and $495 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $307 on United Airlines (Oct 22-Oct 22).

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

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Virginia to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Chicago?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Virginia to Chicago in just under 2h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 26m. The distance from Virginia to Chicago is about 540 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Virginia to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Virginia to Chicago?

    Consider Qatar Airways (89%), Japan Airlines (81%) or American Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Virginia to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Virginia to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Virginia to Chicago is generally $961, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $165. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $243 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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 Virginia to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Chicago (average of $351). Flying from Virginia to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 6 airlines flying from Virginia to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$154Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$220Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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