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

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7M8
12:55 PM
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1h 55m
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WN Southwest
7S7
1:20 PM
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Chicago to Richmond
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 628 mi 1h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 91 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 55m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 7M8, 7S7 1h55 88% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to RIC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
91
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,958
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.
Alternatives

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 9 1
Weekly flights 7 193 –
Flight time 1h 55m 2h 1h 33m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

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 55m.
Facts

MDW–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance628 mi / 1,011 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections91 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 628 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MDW to RIC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, PWK, TYS, YYZ, IND, MKE, FDK, TEB, DCA, CAE, MMU, SDF, PIT, PDK, GSP, CPS, SUS, RDU, SWF, ROC, CVG, HVN, CHS, SAV, BVY, ISP, ORD, PSM, YHU, DAL, VRB, SUA, OMA, JFK, LAL, APF, PIE, BCT, TMB, STL, FXE, OCF, SGR, OPF, EYW, PBI, SRQ, HOU, PWA, IAD, APA, BZN, ABQ, JAC, IAH, ASE, AUS, SLC, SNA, EIS, SAN, SJC, SBA, BFI, EWR, ATL, BOS, PHL, DTW, TPA, MIA, RSW, PHX, LGA, JAX, CLT, BDL, PVD, MSP, MCO, BWI, BNA, MSY, DEN, FLL, DFW, LAS, CMH, LAX, SJU and HND. 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.
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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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

91 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).