Richmond to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (RIC–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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645 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~6h 30m ADB6NK → LF Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
645 mi 1h 40m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–PWK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~6h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIC → PWK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
PWK → RIC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric RIC→PWK ORF→PWK IAD→PWK
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 8
Weekly flights ~1 1 2
Flight time 1h 40m 2h 8m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Dulles (IAD) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · PWK: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
645 mi / 1,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance645 mi / 1,038 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 645 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from PWK to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 PWK

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to PWK is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 645 miles (1,038 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).