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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Petersburg (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 Petersburg 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Petersburg

Wed, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 8
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5:51 am - 12:19 pmORD-RIC
5h 28m1 stop
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9:31 pm - 8:55 amRIC-ORD
12h 24m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
10:55 am - 1:50 pmMDW-RIC
1h 55mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 5:25 pmRIC-MDW
2h 00mnonstop
$197Southwest
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:44 pmORD-RIC
2h 24mnonstop
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6:03 am - 7:20 amRIC-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 11:13 amORD-RIC
2h 09mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 9:25 pmRIC-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$201American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 6:16 pmORD-RIC
2h 21mnonstop
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6:49 pm - 11:25 pmRIC-ORD
5h 36m1 stop
$207United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:07 pmORD-RIC
5h 07m1 stop
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7:44 pm - 11:56 pmRIC-ORD
5h 12m1 stop
$217Delta
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
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7:39 pm - 7:29 amORD-RIC
10h 50m1 stop
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9:24 pm - 6:43 pmRIC-ORD
22h 19m2 stops
Wed, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 13
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4:36 pm - 7:20 pmORD-RIC
25h 44m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 11:53 pmRIC-ORD
31h 53m2 stops
Wed, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 5
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:01 pmMDW-RIC
7h 01m1 stop
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4:31 pm - 9:42 pmRIC-MDW
6h 11m1 stop
$257Delta
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:30 pmORD-RIC
2h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 7:41 amRIC-ORD
2h 16mnonstop
$307United Airlines
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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Petersburg

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

    When flying out of Chicago you’ll be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. Petersburg does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Richmond Byrd Intl airport, which is 19.7 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Chicago to Petersburg take?

    Direct flights cover the 625 miles separating Chicago and Petersburg in about 1h 50m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Petersburg?

    32 direct flights run between Chicago and Petersburg on a daily basis. On average, there are about 227 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Chicago and Petersburg?

    Consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

    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 Petersburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Petersburg 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 Petersburg?

    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 Petersburg 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 Petersburg?

    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 Petersburg from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Petersburg?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Petersburg found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $89. Spirit Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $186 and American Airlines from $197.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Petersburg

  • There is no airport in Petersburg. Instead, you’ll be flying into Richmond Byrd Airport when flying between Chicago and Petersburg.
  • The cheapest flight from Chicago to Petersburg was found 79 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be October, November and December. The cheapest month to fly is February.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving Chicago to Petersburg

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Petersburg? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4278 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025SMF - SEA
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

It was absolutely awesome. The crew was welcoming to all, not just the first class. They were full of energy. The in-cabin music was an excellent choice, not boring like most airlines. We were ready for takeoff ahead of time. Pilots were great. Smooth takeoff and landing. The plane was beautiful and nicely cleaned. This was truly a fantastic flight. I fly Delta and American all the time. I was apprehensive about Spirit. I will definitely be looking for Spirit first. Thanks for a great experience.

Didn't like size of seats. Found charges for checked luggage and carry on too high

Great! We boarded on time! Everything went so smoothly! The flight was so smooth

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Seats uncomfortable, hard to check luggage, etc. It was like the last flight out of Hanoi

Need screens for tv/movies. Seats are more cramped than any other airlines. Seats are hard. They don’t recline. And in flight time should not be used for sales pitches.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

The ease of booking the flight was very good. Speaking with customer service was also good. However, the crew people are unfriendly and unwelcoming which I found this as unprofessional. As far as comfort it was mediocre. This was my first time flying Spirit and I chose them because of the flight times met my needs and my budget. However, I would be reluctant to fly on Spirit again. In addition, if the crew were more friendly and at least appeared somewhat happy and welcoming personally it would probably make the experience of flying with Spirit better.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

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