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Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Richmond flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Richmond.

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Richmond usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Richmond.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $299 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $389 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 variants.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 25% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Chicago Midway Airport to Richmond route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $342 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $468, a difference of $126. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:36 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 9:51 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Richmond takes 1h 56m, covering 628 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $321 to $1,307. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $160, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 40m, compared with 3h 57m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 6h 13m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Richmond range from $313 to $443, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $313 counts as a good deal.