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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:31 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Chicago takes 2h 31m, 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 Richmond to Chicago range from $350 to $512, with an average of $423 over the past 12 months. Anything below $350 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $423 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $218 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $424 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Richmond to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $312 to $1,944. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Richmond to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Richmond and Chicago is around $312 round-trip, with a flight time of about 2h 05m. Recent bus fares are around $209, with a trip time of about 21h. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 34% lower. However, taking the bus takes about 18+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Richmond to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Richmond to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $461, a difference of $73.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Richmond and Chicago. 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 59m, compared with 4h 28m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Richmond to Chicago flights:

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