Chicago to Richmond (ORD–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–RIC is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 641 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, NZ | 58 | 320, 7M8, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 2h10-2h23 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, RJ | 40 | 319, CR7 | 2h03-2h20 | Oneworld | AS, RJ | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 7 | 319 | 2h03 | Oneworld | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→RIC | MDW→RIC | GYY→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 173 | 17 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 1h 26m | 1h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, GoJet Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 173 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to RIC is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 641 miles (1,032 km). There are approximately 173 weekly flights outbound and 228 return, totaling 401 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).