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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:34 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:04 am.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 34m, 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 Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $353 to $513, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $353 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $426 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 $224 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $427 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 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 22%, 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 $317 to $1,847. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

One-way fares from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $469, a difference of $81.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Richmond and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. 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 4h 38m, compared with 5h 20m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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