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$94 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $473-$332
American Airlines
Wed 5/27Sun 6/7
RIC - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$94
Typical prices: $177-$246
Spirit Airlines
Thu 5/28
RIC - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to O'Hare Intl (RIC-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to O'Hare Intl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to O'Hare Intl

Wed, May 27 - Sun, Jun 7
American Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 8:14 pm
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ORD
2h 44mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:07 am - 11:23 am
ORD
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RIC
2h 16mnonstop
$309American Airlines
Wed, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 7
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 12:36 pm
RIC
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ORD
6h 36m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:14 pm
ORD
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RIC
5h 14m
1 stop
$310Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Fri, Jun 12
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:23 am
RIC
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ORD
2h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:37 pm
ORD
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RIC
2h 17mnonstop
$313United Airlines
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 11:19 pm
RIC
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ORD
6h 44m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 12:41 am
ORD
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RIC
2h 16mnonstop
$314American Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:28 am
RIC
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ORD
2h 28mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:24 am
ORD
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RIC
4h 24m
1 stop
$315American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 6:49 pm
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ORD
2h 22mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:33 am - 1:54 pm
ORD
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RIC
2h 21mnonstop
$317United Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
RIC
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ORD
6h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 10:01 am
ORD
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RIC
2h 16mnonstop
$319United Airlines
Tue, May 26 - Fri, May 29
Delta Logo
4:42 pm - 10:27 pm
RIC
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ORD
6h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:06 pm - 12:43 am
ORD
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RIC
5h 37m
1 stop
$320Delta
Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 27
American Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 7:25 am
RIC
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ORD
2h 35mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:19 pm - 12:37 am
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RIC
2h 18mnonstop
$321American Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Fri, Jun 12
United Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 11:26 pm
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ORD
4h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 9:37 pm
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2h 17mnonstop
$323United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to O'Hare Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $465 and $443 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $352 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$94
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Richmond to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $94 for a one-way ticket and $309 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 $260 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $414 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 O'Hare Airport from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $251 or less one-way and $401 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Richmond Byrd Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Richmond to O'Hare Intl

 
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 O'Hare Intl? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8458 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

10.0 ExcellentIrmara, May 2026
MCO - BOS
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Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

Given us a free miles or free flight for waiting for 9 hours I didn’t get home till 5am in the morning and I was supposed to be home at 9:30 touch down.

Excellent price. Everything on time. two bad parts. Kayak said I couldn't sign in for the flight online, but I got an email at the same time from Jet Blue and they let me sign in online. Second bad part was that, although I had provided my known traveler number, neither of my boarding passes, for this flight and the previous one, had TSA pre-check showing.

Jet blue was great But the Jayak system Wasa pure nightmare and wasted so much of my time and energy by not giving me a way to access jet blue to check in the flight back I didn’t even get the number confirmation code 24 hours before. Because I didn’t receive the email with the confirmation code I could NoT CHECk IN. I spoke to a kayak third party and they informed me I could not carry a carry on, on the flight which caused me so much extra stress it was just too much. You can be sure I will not be using it recommending your site. Again.

There was a screen but no earphones that could use the older input so I could listen to anything.

My experience with JetBlue was fine BUT I am very upset with Kayak! JetBlue had delayed our scheduled departure by an hour and you NEVER notified me of the change. I did not hear directly from JetBlue because the trip was booked through Kayak, a mistake I will not repeat. Your reminder of the our trip last week still had the WRONG departure time. Our return trip has also changed, and again no notice from you.

Jet blue just had great service overall! Only a little turbulence heading out of Austin, otherwise the jet stream helped the speed of the trip!

Boarding was quick and efficient. The flight crew were friendly. There were limited food options available on the flight. The pocket guide said there would be salad and sandwich sections available on flights over 3.5 hours. The only food available were snack boxes. And those were limited as well. My flight was over 5 hours. The entertainment system worked well. I had both extra legroom seats and regular coach seats. The seats were not very comfortable. The entertainment controls in the armrest made it difficult to rest my arm without changing the channel on my neighbors TV. Overall, my experience was mediocre.

Purchased through 3rd party vendor which made everything difficult. Unable to check in online. Unable to get flight updates easily, tsa precheck information didn’t carry through, longer time to check in in person. Entertainment looked good but had to purchase conventional headphones to view.

Boarding was fast, easy, and we landed early. The entertainment system was very buggy and kept resetting throughout the flight.

Not having an assigned seat until boarding and then having to check my bag.

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