Chicago to Richmond (ORD–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–RIC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 641 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, NZ | 71 | 319, 739, CR5, E75L, E7W | 2h-2h22 | Star Alliance | AC, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, RJ | 64 | CR7, E70, E75 | 2h07-2h18 | Oneworld | AS, RJ | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Richmond from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→RIC | MDW→RIC | MKE→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 193 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 55m | 1h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to RIC
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines. With 193 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to RIC ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 641 miles (1,032 km). There are approximately 193 weekly flights outbound and 241 return, totaling 434 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LCK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).