Direct flights from Richmond to Chicago

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Richmond

United States

United States

RIC

Richmond International Airport

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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Distance
628 miles  ·  (1,011 km)
Flight time
2 hours
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

Richmond to Chicago Flight Schedule

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

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Best time to visit Chicago

What is the best time to visit Chicago?

🥵  Hot Continental

Known for its continental climate, Chicago features hot, humid summers with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) and cold, snowy winters that often drop below 0°C (32°F). This striking seasonal contrast offers travelers a variety of activities, from summer hiking to winter sports, ensuring year-round appeal.

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The best time to visit Chicago is from March to November, covering spring, summer, and fall. While summer can be hot, it also sees slightly more rainfall than other seasons.

Airlines flying from Richmond to Chicago

Airline-specific flight schedules from Richmond to Chicago

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Richmond RIC to Chicago MDW, 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 Richmond to Chicago

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Richmond to Chicago Flights

Flights from RIC to MDW are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 07:25 - 19:45. The earliest flight departs at 07:25, the last flight departs at 19:45. 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 Richmond to Chicago takes 2 hours. The flight distance between Richmond and Chicago is 628 miles (or 1,011 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 2 airports in Chicago: Midway International Airport (MDW) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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

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

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

2 hours is the average flight time from Richmond to Chicago.

How far is Chicago from Richmond?

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

What airlines fly nonstop from RIC airport to MDW airport?

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

What alliances have direct flights from Richmond to Chicago?

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

What classes are available from Richmond to Chicago?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Richmond to Chicago?

Aircraft types that fly from Richmond to Chicago:

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

What is the earliest flight departing from Richmond to Chicago?

The earliest flight departs at 07:25 from Richmond and arrives at 08:20 at Chicago.

What is the latest flight available from Richmond to Chicago?

The latest flight departs at 19:45 from Richmond and arrives at 20:40 at Chicago.

Popular flights from Richmond via Chicago

Non-stop flights from RIC to MDW

628 miles (1,011 km)  ·  2h

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1 passenger
Economy
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