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$129+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Illinois

RIC — ORD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois

Tue 10/135:30 am -
1 stop4h 39m
Tue 10/207:00 am -
1 stop6h 02m
Deal found 9/15$255
Sat 10/247:40 am -
1 stop4h 11m
Tue 10/276:47 am -
1 stop4h 20m
Deal found 9/10$265
Mon 10/266:15 pm -
2 stops7h 20m
Wed 10/285:30 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 9/10$270
Tue 10/136:25 am -
2 stops9h 35m
Tue 10/205:30 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 9/15$274
Tue 10/2712:59 pm -
1 stop5h 20m
Thu 10/297:00 am -
1 stop6h 02m
Deal found 9/10$285
Thu 10/228:17 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Mon 11/211:35 am -
1 stop4h 18m
Deal found 9/14$289
Fri 10/98:17 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Sat 10/105:00 am -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 9/14$292
Wed 10/285:30 am -
1 stop4h 39m
Wed 10/285:35 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 9/10$302
Fri 10/235:36 pm -
1 stop4h 47m
Tue 10/276:05 pm -
1 stop4h 21m
Deal found 9/10$305
Thu 11/267:19 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Fri 11/2711:12 am -
1 stop4h 49m
Deal found 9/14$306
Sat 12/126:30 am -
1 stop4h 07m
Mon 12/146:15 pm -
1 stop3h 57m
Deal found 9/14$307
Thu 11/193:51 pm -
1 stop25h 01m
Mon 11/235:40 am -
1 stop7h 46m
Deal found 9/12$309

Find flight deals from Richmond to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$255
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$410

Good round-trip deal

$378 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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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 ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 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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RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/14

10:29 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$130

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/29

8:30 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/17

1:00 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 11/14

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/14

6:25 am-1:25 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/26

7:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - STL Lambert-St Louis

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/26

5:36 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/19

6:20 am-7:42 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/8

6:20 am-7:42 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

RichmondChicago

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/12

5:22 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois

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

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $288). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $459). 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?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Richmond to Illinois by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Illinois

The most flights from RIC to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (28 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 Richmond to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Richmond to Illinois flights typically cost between $314 and $489 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $307 on United Airlines (Dec 12-Dec 14).

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

The best time to book flights from Richmond to Illinois is 48 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?

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 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • 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 4h 11m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $265. Airlines will cover a distance of 713 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?

    $82 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $82 and $119, respectively.

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

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

    Consider Qatar Airways (89%), Japan Airlines (81%) or ANA (75%) 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 $1,464 for a flight from Richmond to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $259.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $288). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $459). 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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Alternative routes for Richmond to Illinois

Top 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$220Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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