United States · 641 miles (1,031 km)

Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 641 miles (1,031 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Detroit and Baltimore and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from RIC to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book RIC to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

RIC to ORD with one stop

17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via New Haven (HVN)Breeze Airways, then Avelo Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    Avelo Airlines logo
  • Via Hartford (BDL)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Providence (PVD)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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See all 17 in Routes

RIC to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from RIC to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is Richmond from Chicago by plane?

Richmond (RIC) and Chicago (ORD) are 641 miles (1,031 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RIC to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does RIC to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RIC to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Richmond and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Detroit (DTW), Baltimore (BWI), Charlotte (CLT) and Philadelphia (PHL). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.