FlightsHotelsFlight + HotelCar hire
Opodo is now available in the following countries:
Europe
ESEspaña (€)
Or you can visit ourglobal site
  1. Flights
  2. United States
  3. Chicago
  4. Richmond, VA - Chicago

Flights from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Flights
Hotels
Flight + Hotel
Car hire
Date
Date
1

Cheapest time to fly from Richmond, VA to Chicago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
week: 9 Nov - 15 Nov
Flights from just £127
£127
£167
NovemberDecember
Flight Duration8 h and 15 mFlights between Richmond, VA and Chicago take, on average, 8 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportRichmond International AirportWhen flying from Richmond, VA to Chicago
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Richmond, VA to Chicago
Airlines flying this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Richmond, VA to Chicago
One-way average Price£174The average price for a flight Richmond, VA - Chicago at Opodo is £174, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Chicago when departing from Richmond, VA
Distance: 620 mi
Richmond, VA airports
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Richmond, VA to Chicago flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Richmond, VA to Chicago (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Richmond, VA to Chicago takes roughly 2 h and 23 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Richmond, VA–Chicago route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Chicago

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chicago, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly -7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 29ºC
  • Lows: down to -9ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Richmond, VA to Chicago

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Richmond, VA to Chicago:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chicago. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Richmond, VA to Chicago

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Richmond, VA to Chicago?
When you fly from Richmond, VA to Chicago the average price is £174. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Richmond, VA to Chicago at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Richmond, VA to Chicago. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Richmond, VA to Chicago?
The most popular months to book a flight from Richmond, VA to Chicago are September, January and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago?
The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from Richmond, VA depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from Richmond, VA in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, July and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Richmond, VA - Chicago.
How long does the flight take to go from Richmond, VA to Chicago?
The total flight time between Richmond, VA and Chicago is of around 8 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 620.42 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which are the airlines with flights from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Richmond, VA to Chicago are:

  • American Airlines.

Plan your trip

Other popular routesPopular Flight Routes