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

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Richmond to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 628 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 75 1-stop hubs

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, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RIC Routes MDW Routes RIC Live Flights MDW Live Flights RIC Delays MDW Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 2h 87% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 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, RIC to MDW 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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,870
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 Chicago from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RIC→MDW ORF→MDW CHO→MDW
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 8 1
Flight time 2h 2h 5m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago flights · Washington (DCA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
628 mi / 1,011 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
Facts

RIC–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance628 mi / 1,011 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 628 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RIC to MDW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LNS, BKL, CMH, ESN, CVG, MKC, BLM, TYS, SDF, IAD, PIT, TEB, PDK, ORF, FTY, LIT, MEM, IND, ROC, CHS, YYZ, ISP, TUL, HVN, RST, MOB, FCM, BTV, DCA, VRB, SUA, PIE, ORL, APF, NAS, BCT, TMB, SRQ, PBI, DAL, IAH, BZN, JAC, SBA, SAN, BUR, SFO, ORD, DTW, PHL, MSP, ATL, BNA, CLT, BWI, LGA, BOS, LAS, DFW, RSW, EWR, MSY, MCO, PVD, DEN, BDL, FLL, TPA, MIA, BUF, JAX, JWN, PHX, SJU and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from MDW to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, CHO and DCA. 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 RIC to MDW

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to MDW ranges from 2 hours 0 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

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).