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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 9:06 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:11 am.

The flight takes about 2h 16m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond takes 2h 16m, covering 641 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond range from $354 to $499, with an average of $413 over the past 12 months. Anything below $354 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $413 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 $416 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.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $291 to $1,597. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 43% 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $377 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $112.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Richmond. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 4h 26m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 5h 19m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Richmond flights:

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

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