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$34 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Richmond (CHI-RIC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Richmond that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:00 pm - 6:35 pmORD-RIC
19h 35m2 stops
11:41 am - 8:55 amRIC-ORD
22h 14m3 stops
$176Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 8
7:00 am - 11:33 amORD-RIC
27h 33m3 stops
5:01 pm - 5:40 pmRIC-ORD
25h 39m3 stops
$178Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Tue, May 14
7:45 pm - 6:35 pmORD-RIC
21h 50m3 stops
10:03 am - 5:40 pmRIC-ORD
8h 37m1 stop
Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 8
7:13 pm - 11:33 amORD-RIC
15h 20m2 stops
1:10 pm - 7:03 pmRIC-ORD
6h 53m1 stop
Sat, May 25 - Mon, May 27
6:15 pm - 9:24 pmORD-RIC
2h 09mnonstop
6:31 am - 7:45 amRIC-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
$229United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Sun, Jun 2
5:45 pm - 11:00 pmMDW-RIC
4h 15m1 stop
6:00 am - 8:48 amRIC-MDW
3h 48m1 stop
$248Delta
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 25
5:55 pm - 11:00 pmORD-RIC
4h 05m1 stop
7:58 pm - 11:56 pmRIC-ORD
4h 58m1 stop
$248Delta
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Tue, Jun 18 - Mon, Jun 24
6:30 am - 2:25 pmORD-RIC
6h 55m1 stop
7:41 am - 9:05 amRIC-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$262American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 8
8:00 am - 11:07 amORD-RIC
2h 07mnonstop
5:01 am - 10:26 amRIC-ORD
6h 25m1 stop
$272American Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
4:00 pm - 11:30 pmORD-RIC
6h 30m1 stop
6:31 am - 7:45 amRIC-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
$273United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25

Flights from Chicago to Richmond - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Richmond to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Richmond, Virginia flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia cost $136 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Richmond, Virginia. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $200.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Richmond?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Richmond, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Richmond back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia is February, where tickets cost $282 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $378 and $375 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Richmond?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Richmond from Chicago were found on Spirit Airlines ($34) and Sun Country Air ($86), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($176) and United Airlines ($229).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and Richmond?

Chicago and Richmond are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (4 flights per day), American Airlines (3 flights per day), and Southwest (one flight per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Richmond, Virginia?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $155 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Richmond, Virginia per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Richmond, Virginia, with an average flight time of 2h 06m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 60 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Richmond, Virginia?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Richmond take?

The average nonstop flight takes 2h 04m, covering a distance of 625 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Richmond?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 8:00 am and will be landing in Richmond, Virginia at 11:07 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Richmond?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia jets off at 8:25 pm and lands at 11:41 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$34
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Richmond

When to book flights from Chicago to Richmond

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Richmond based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Richmond

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Richmond, Virginia was $34 for a one-way ticket and $176 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Richmond?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Richmond?

    On your way to Richmond, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Richmond?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Richmond flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Richmond?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Richmond flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Richmond?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Richmond, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Richmond?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Richmond on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Richmond, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Richmond are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $307 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $340 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Richmond?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Richmond.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Richmond?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Richmond?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Richmond with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Richmond?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Richmond from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Richmond

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $187 or less one-way and $278 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Richmond?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Byrd Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

Richmond Byrd Intl to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Richmond. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Richmond? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10913 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
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From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Apr 2024TYS - ATL
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From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Overall it was a miserable experience... I will never fly spirit for more than a 3 hour flight or overnight.

The boarding attendant was slightly rude when I asked about checking our stroller. Made me feel like I was bothering her.

My wife and I are both handicapped and at boarding they upgraded us to a seat closer to the front rather than all the way towards the back. Much appreciated.

Not much seat room, but that was unexpected. But the seat headrest was very uncomfortable.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries.

First the good, everyone was friendly and efficient. Flight was smooth and plane was very clean and new. Now the bad, seats have almost no padding on your behind. I was in exit row so I had tons of leg room for a 6' 2" bean pole with long legs. Everything was extra - water, soda, snacks everything besides oxygen. Ya get what you pay for, and my flight was cheap as you could ever want it, so no worries. They dont really bother you about carry-on size, I brought a descent sized backpack and they didnt even check.

Spirit canceled the flight in March and never notified me!

Seats suck, not enough room, overcrowded planes, hectic situation all together.

Pretty good. Would’ve been excellent if we would have left on time and the crew wasn’t late.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Richmond found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 48mORD-RIC
$34
5/21Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
22h 11mORD-RIC
$39
5/28Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 38mORD-RIC
$52
6/16Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
4h 42mORD-RIC
$86
8/28Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 18mMDW-RIC
$89
5/31Fri
1 stopDelta
4h 10mMDW-RIC
$104
5/21Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 16mORD-RIC
$115
7/9Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 46mORD-RIC
$123
5/31Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 09mORD-RIC
$130
5/28Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 14mORD-RIC
$150

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Richmond

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Richmond that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 40mORD-RIC
5/22Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 37mRIC-ORD
$279
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 40mORD-RIC
5/22Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 22mRIC-ORD
$310
5/4Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
20h 41mORD-RIC
5/22Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 26mRIC-ORD
$361
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 18mMDW-RIC
5/22Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 16mRIC-MDW
$523
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 19mORD-RIC
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 37mRIC-ORD
$539
5/4Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 06mORD-RIC
5/22Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 17mRIC-ORD
$544
5/4Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 00mORD-RIC
5/22Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 16mRIC-ORD
$547
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 50mMDW-RIC
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 53mRIC-MDW
$688
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 06mORD-RIC
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 18mRIC-ORD
$773
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 54mORD-RIC
4/30Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 16mRIC-ORD
$781

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Flights to Richmond

Destination:

Richmond (RIC)United States

Return flight deals:

Richmond - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$566
$1,073
$475
$198