Richmond to Chicago (RIC–MDW) — 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.
RIC–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 628 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 18 | 738, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h55-2h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Richmond
| Metric | RIC→MDW | ORF→MDW | CHO→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIC | – | 75 mi | 76 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 33 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RIC: EDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
RIC–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIC to MDW
Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RIC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIC to MDW is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 628 miles (1,011 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 20 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).