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Find cheap flights from Richmond to Chicago from $64

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

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Chicago 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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10:03 am - 5:40 pmRIC-ORD
8h 37m1 stop
10:58 am - 5:51 pmORD-RIC
5h 53m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
11:41 am - 5:40 pmRIC-ORD
6h 59m1 stop
6:40 pm - 9:13 amORD-RIC
13h 33m1 stop
$143Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 14
6:05 pm - 4:35 pmRIC-ORD
23h 30m2 stops
8:00 pm - 11:54 amORD-RIC
14h 54m1 stop
Mon, May 13 - Thu, May 16
5:40 am - 12:04 pmRIC-ORD
7h 24m1 stop
5:55 pm - 10:50 pmORD-RIC
3h 55m1 stop
$178Delta
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Wed, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 24
6:30 am - 7:47 amRIC-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
6:30 pm - 9:36 pmORD-RIC
2h 06mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sat, May 18
11:37 am - 12:51 pmRIC-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
5:15 am - 10:17 amORD-RIC
4h 02m1 stop
$197American Airlines
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
8:20 pm - 11:59 pmRIC-ORD
4h 39m1 stop
9:55 am - 5:28 pmORD-RIC
6h 33m1 stop
$205American Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Sat, Aug 10
10:03 am - 4:35 pmRIC-ORD
7h 32m1 stop
6:40 pm - 2:26 pmORD-RIC
18h 46m2 stops
Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
6:31 am - 7:45 amRIC-ORD
2h 14mnonstop
10:35 am - 1:49 pmORD-RIC
2h 14mnonstop
$224United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
1:00 pm - 7:25 pmRIC-ORD
7h 25m1 stop
12:10 pm - 7:02 pmORD-RIC
5h 52m1 stop
$248Delta
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Tue, Jul 30 - Thu, Aug 1

Flights from Richmond to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago cost $144 and was between Richmond, Virginia and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $247.

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

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Richmond to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago, 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 Richmond, Virginia to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $281 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of tickets is $423 and $401 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago, 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 Richmond, Virginia to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 42 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Spirit Airlines ($64) and Sun Country Air ($86). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($141) and JetBlue ($172).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Richmond and Chicago?

American Airlines (5 flights per day), United Airlines (3 flights per day), and Southwest (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $177 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 Richmond, Virginia and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 9 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Richmond, Virginia and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 16m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 69 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem 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 Richmond to Chicago take?

The duration of a nonstop flight to Chicago from Richmond is typically 2h 12m. The journey crosses a distance of 625 miles.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Richmond, Virginia at 6:25 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:42 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago jets off at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:05 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Richmond to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Chicago 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 Richmond to Chicago

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Chicago was $64 for a one-way ticket and $141 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    When flying out of Richmond you will be using Richmond Byrd Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $320 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 $356 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Richmond to Chicago.

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

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

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Richmond 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 Richmond to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $250 or less one-way and $354 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Richmond to Chicago?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

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, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Richmond to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Chicago. 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 Richmond to Chicago? 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 11028 reviews
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
7.5food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

2.0 MediocreMarisol, Apr 2024DFW - ATL
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Terrible. I hate flying with AA. There is always a high level of stress felt when I fly with them.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

Only inflight purchases for food and water. Nothing comes with ticket price. Have to purchase bags, food...

The flight was delayed almost two hours on the front end, and an hour on the backend once we landed and waited for a gate to open up. We were told to remain in our seats during that whole delay and I had to go to the bathroom badly. I was unable to hold it and was forced to urinate in my pants while in my seat. I then had to sit in it until we finally deboarded and I was able to change my clothes.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 37mRIC-ORD
$64
5/7Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 27mRIC-ORD
$71
7/4Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 20mRIC-ORD
$86
5/22Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 17mRIC-ORD
$115
7/1Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 41mRIC-ORD
$125
5/16Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 17mRIC-ORD
$130
6/1Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 22mRIC-ORD
$150
6/28Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 39mRIC-ORD
$158
5/12Sun
1 stopDelta
4h 30mRIC-ORD
$159
5/12Sun
1 stopDelta
4h 16mRIC-MDW
$159

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Chicago

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 Richmond to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 10mRIC-ORD
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 19mORD-RIC
$288
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 57mRIC-ORD
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 58mORD-RIC
$310
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 17mRIC-ORD
5/7Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 06mORD-RIC
$467
4/28Sun
multi-stop
5h 54mRIC-ORD
6/23Sun
multi-stop
15h 36mORD-RIC
$469
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
12h 55mRIC-ORD
6/25Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 05mORD-RIC
$506
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
12h 55mRIC-ORD
6/26Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 31mORD-RIC
$526
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 17mRIC-ORD
6/29Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 14mORD-RIC
$574
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 16mRIC-ORD
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 38mORD-RIC
$621
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 16mRIC-ORD
6/23Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 23mORD-RIC
$658
4/28Sun
multi-stop
16h 24mRIC-ORD
6/23Sun
multi-stop
26h 08mORD-RIC
$690

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Richmond - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Richmond (RIC)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Richmond

Cabin classes:

$1,032
$940
$640
$247