Chicago to Richmond (MDW–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1307
WN Southwest
737
1:04 PM
CDT
3:49 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4133
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1649
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
CDT
8:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3359
WN Southwest
737
7:45 AM
EDT
8:50 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Richmond
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 628 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

MDW–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 628 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 7M8 1h45-1h55 0%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to RIC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,819
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → RIC
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
Return
RIC → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Richmond from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric MDW→RIC ORD→RIC MKE→RIC
Distance from MDW 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 14 129 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 51m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Richmond International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
628 mi / 1,011 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 55m.

MDW–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance628 mi / 1,011 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 55m. The route covers 628 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MDW to RIC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, CMH, PIT, TEB, MKE, YYZ, SWF, CHS, JAX, DAL, SUA, STL, SGR, APF, BCT, PBI, PIE, EWR, SLC, EIS, IAH, MSP, ATL, DTW, FLL, PHL, DFW, MIA, RDU, BOS, SRQ, BWI, IND, BNA, LGA, MSY, LAS, BDL, TPA, CLT, PVD, MCO, IAD, DEN, RSW and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RIC to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to RIC

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MDW to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to RIC ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 628 miles (1,011 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).