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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 8:31 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 O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 31m, 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 $337 to $491, with an average of $406 over the past 12 months. Anything below $337 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $406. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $190 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $409 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 $303 to $1,493. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $144, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

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) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Richmond to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 22%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $465: a $102 difference. 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 River North. 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

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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