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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Richmond:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:04 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:09 am.

The flight takes about 2h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Richmond takes 2h 14m, covering 625 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Richmond range from $348 to $498, with an average of $411 over the past 12 months. Anything below $348 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $411 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $144 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $414 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Richmond flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 10%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $288 to $1,606. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Richmond route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Chicago and Richmond is around $288 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 45m. Recent bus fares are around $206, with a trip time of about 21h 20m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 29% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 19+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Chicago to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Chicago to Richmond may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Chicago to Richmond. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $481, a difference of $92.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Richmond. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 3h 43m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 26m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hippodrome Theater and St. John's Episcopal Church. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Richmond flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.