Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA depart on average 41 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $82 (€67) if you book in advance.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 617 miles (993 km) distance in 2h 5m. December is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 617 miles (993 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€67) |
Flights per day 41 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 2h 5m |
First flight 00:02 |
Last flight 23:55 |
Cheapest month Dec |
Cheapest day Thu |
High season Oct - Dec |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Busiest day Tue |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 35 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA
Cheapest price
$316
Average price
$691
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
993 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA will cost around $691 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $316.
Of the 58 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Richmond, VA onFri, Mar 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Mar 20 the direct flights cover the 993 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
On Fri, Mar 20 the longest flights will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $114. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 617 miles (993 km)
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6h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 20h 9m Average total duration 19h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 16m Average total duration 19h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA flights for today, Thursday, March 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA6049 · UA3518 · UA4473 | 8:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h06 | 3:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2576 · AA1946 | 8:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h24 | 1:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1276+ AA6133 | 9:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h43 | 2:31 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1218 · AA1882 | 10:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h59 | 3:59 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2213 · UA4473 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h30 | 3:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1124 | 11:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h10 | 1:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1876 · AA1882 | 11:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h34 | 3:59 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, March 20 | |||||
AA4532 | 1:46 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h08 | 3:54 AM Richmond International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2791+ AA4764 | 1:49 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h54 | 11:43 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1632 · AA2317 | 10:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h34 | 4:34 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4551 · AA4522 | 11:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h58 | 6:58 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1063 · UA2858 · UA3604 | 11:22 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h01 | 8:23 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2236+ AA6134 | 11:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h27 | 5:07 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4003 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h03 | 2:03 PM Richmond International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA563 · UA4190 | 12:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h51 | 7:01 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1784 · AA2317 | 12:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h22 | 4:34 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2232 · UA3504 · UA4191 | 12:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 13h06 | 1:21 AM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2232 · UA3504 · UA4176 | 12:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h47 | 11:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
NK570 · NK166 | 12:17 PM O'Hare International Airport | 12h45 | 1:02 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2723+ AA4522 | 12:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h35 | 6:58 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1488 · UA1697 · UA4176 | 12:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h32 | 11:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1488 · UA1697 · UA3604 | 12:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h53 | 8:23 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1231 · UA4057 | 12:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h14 | 7:49 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2814 · AA3118 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h01 | 8:11 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1587+ AA5320 | 1:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h04 | 7:27 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA466 · UA3504 · UA4191 | 1:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h36 | 1:21 AM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA466 · UA3504 · UA4176 | 1:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h17 | 11:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1357 · UA4187 · UA4176 | 1:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h12 | 11:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1357 · UA4278 | 1:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h08 | 5:58 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4406 · AA4522 | 2:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h48 | 6:58 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2301 · UA4190 | 2:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h46 | 7:01 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2301 · UA3604 | 2:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h08 | 8:23 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK1605 · NK876 | 2:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h28 | 10:58 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2800+ AA4614 | 3:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h03 | 10:13 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4654 | 3:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h06 | 5:22 PM Richmond International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1409+ AA5099 | 3:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h31 | 9:59 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1409 · AA3118 | 3:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h43 | 8:11 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5756 · UA6190 · UA4471 | 3:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h14 | 11:51 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3686 | 3:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h13 | 5:50 PM Richmond International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2653 · UA1357 · UA4176 | 3:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h22 | 11:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2999 · AA2067 | 3:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h26 | 10:15 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2389 · UA3416 · UA4176 | 3:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h09 | 11:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1998 · UA3710 · UA4191 | 3:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h24 | 1:21 AM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2793+ AA4614 | 4:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h18 | 10:13 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK392 · NK876 | 5:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h13 | 10:58 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA293 · UA4471 | 6:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h45 | 11:51 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2393 · AA1946 | 6:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h01 | 1:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2393 · AA2054 | 6:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h44 | 11:23 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3523 | 6:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h10 | 9:05 PM Richmond International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA270 · UA1534 | 7:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h05 | 3:06 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1215 · UA6208 | 7:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h33 | 2:43 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2840+ AA6133 | 7:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h11 | 2:31 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2840+ AA5800 | 7:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h54 | 12:14 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA356 · UA2634 · UA4473 | 7:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h50 | 3:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA587 · UA4471 | 7:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h21 | 11:51 PM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1892 · UA4191 | 7:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h46 | 1:21 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2347 · UA1534 | 7:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h21 | 3:06 AM Richmond International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4282 | 7:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h04 | 9:57 PM Richmond International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3661 · UA3540 · UA4473 | 8:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h15 | 3:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Richmond, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Richmond Folk Festival, a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage featuring music, dance, and crafts from around the world
- Virginia State Fair, an annual event showcasing local agriculture, food, and entertainment with rides and live performances
- Richmond International Film Festival, a premier film festival highlighting independent films and filmmakers from around the globe.
- Memorial Day, a time for honoring veterans with parades and community events
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, pleasant weather and local festivities marking the end of summer.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Richmond, VA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in concourses, Hudson News.
- Parking available, short-term approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour, long-term approximately 13.1€ ($14) per day.
- Restaurants in concourses, American and fast food
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel.
- No showers available.
- Lounge available, Club Lounge in Concourse A.
- Lost and Found in main terminal.
- Car rental services available, Avis and Hertz onsite
- Bus Route 56, RIC Airport Stop, 11 km
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