Chicago to Richmond (MDW–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h50-2h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→RIC | ORD→RIC | GYY→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 193 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 55m | 1h 50m | 1h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
MDW–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to RIC
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MDW to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to RIC is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 628 miles (1,011 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).