How to get from Chicago to Richmond: connecting flights, about 6h 17m total

Flights from Chicago to Richmond

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Nashville: 6h 17m
two tickets, via New York: $255
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 619 mi (996 km)

fastest

Via Nashville

6h 17m

with the connection

Chicago to Nashville flight 1h 42m

Connection of about 3h

Nashville to Richmond flight 1h 35m

Via Atlanta

6h 37m

with the connection

Chicago to Atlanta flight 2h 4m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Richmond flight 1h 33m

Via New York

6h 50m

with the connection

Chicago to New York flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Richmond: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Richmond flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $255

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Richmond

Chicago to Lynchburg Lynchburg: 94 mi (151 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 1m Chicago to Washington Washington: 96 mi (155 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 54m from $75 Chicago to Raleigh Raleigh: 139 mi (223 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 12m from $102 Chicago to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 207 mi (333 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 5m from $88 Chicago to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh: 243 mi (391 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 38m from $92 Chicago to Charlotte Charlotte: 248 mi (399 km) from Richmond, flight 2h 6m from $114

To Richmond from cities closest to Chicago

Nashville to Richmond Nashville: 398 mi (640 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 35m Atlanta to Richmond Atlanta: 589 mi (948 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 33m New York to Richmond New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 39m from $111 Dallas to Richmond Dallas: 805 mi (1,295 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 49m from $226 New Orleans to Richmond New Orleans: 835 mi (1,344 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 3m Boston to Richmond Boston: 849 mi (1,366 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 57m from $152

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Richmond?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Nashville.

What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Richmond?

Via Nashville: 1h 42m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 6h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Richmond with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $255. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Richmond?

Nashville (6h 17m total), Atlanta (6h 37m total) and New York (6h 50m total).

How far is Richmond from Chicago?

619 mi (996 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.