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How to get from Richmond to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Washington: about 6h 14m including the connection. Other options: via Nashville, Atlanta and New York. Two tickets from $264.

Flights from Richmond to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Washington
6h 14m
two tickets, via Nashville
$264
connection options
4
straight-line distance
619 mi (996 km)
fastest
Via Washington
6h 14m
with the connection
Richmond to Washington flight 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Chicago: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Chicago flight 2h 19m
Via Nashville
6h 53m
with the connection
Richmond to Nashville flight 1h 54m
Connection of about 3h
Nashville to Chicago flight 1h 59m
two ticketsfrom $264
Via Atlanta
7h 6m
with the connection
Richmond to Atlanta flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Chicago flight 2h 11m
Via New York
7h 21m
with the connection
Richmond to New York flight 1h 31m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Chicago: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Chicago flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $455

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.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Richmond to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Richmond to Chicago?
Via Washington: 55m to the connection, 2h 19m after it, about 6h 14m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Richmond to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Nashville from $264. 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 Richmond and Chicago?
Washington (6h 14m total), Nashville (6h 53m total), Atlanta (7h 6m total) and New York (7h 21m total).
How far is Chicago from Richmond?
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.