Direct flights from Chicago to Richmond

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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Richmond

United States

United States

RIC

Richmond International Airport

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Distance
628 miles  ·  (1,011 km)
Flight time
1 hour and 55 minutes
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Chicago to Richmond Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Richmond. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MDW to RIC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Richmond

What is the best time to visit Richmond?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Richmond is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Richmond any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Chicago to Richmond

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Richmond

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago MDW to Richmond RIC, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Richmond

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Chicago to Richmond Flights

Flights from MDW to RIC are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 07:40 - 20:05. The earliest flight departs at 07:40, the last flight departs at 20:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Richmond takes 1 hour and 55 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Richmond is 628 miles (or 1,011 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Richmond?

There is 1 airport in Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).

How many flights per week are there from MDW to RIC?

There are 7 flights per week flying from Chicago to Richmond (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Richmond?

1 hour and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Richmond.

How far is Richmond from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Richmond is 628 miles (1,011 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MDW airport to RIC airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Richmond.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Richmond?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chicago to Richmond at the moment.

What classes are available from Chicago to Richmond?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Richmond?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Richmond:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Richmond?

The earliest flight departs at 07:40 from Chicago and arrives at 10:35 at Richmond.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Richmond?

The latest flight departs at 20:05 from Chicago and arrives at 22:55 at Richmond.

Non-stop flights from MDW to RIC

628 miles (1,011 km)  ·  1h 55m

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