Cheap Flights from Chicago to Richmond
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Richmond
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Richmond? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Richmond vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Richmond for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
ORD - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
ORD - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-16
ORD - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Richmond flight facts
Distance
641 mi
1,032 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Milwaukee - Richmond · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Chicago - Norfolk · Norfolk is 75 mi from Richmond
Flights Chicago - Charlottesville VA · Charlottesville VA is 76 mi from Richmond
Flights Chicago - Washington · Washington is 96 mi from Richmond
Flights Chicago - Baltimore · Baltimore is 121 mi from Richmond
Flights Chicago - Raleigh-durham · Raleigh-durham is 139 mi from Richmond
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Richmond
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ORD - RIC
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - RIC
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - RIC
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - RIC
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - RIC
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
ORD - RIC
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Richmond depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Richmond.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Richmond.
Chicago and Richmond are about 641 miles (1,032 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 641-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Richmond: Richmond Intl (RIC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Richmond, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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