Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC) flights
Republic Airline, GoJet Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 642-mile flight takes about 2h 9m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 642 mi · 1,033 km
- Flight time
- 2h 9m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying ORD to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 27 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 56,614 | 2h 10m |
| GoJet Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 10,127 | 2h 10m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 34,294 | 2h 11m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 33,358 | 2h 9m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 20,586 | 2h 2m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to RIC flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:30am and the last at 9:22pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4452United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:30am | 10:47am | 21 | 76% |
| UA 4427United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:43am | 11:02am | 10 | 83% |
| AA 4500American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:10am | 11:30am | 4 | 92% |
| AA 4037American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:15am | 11:27am | 27 | 82% |
| UA 3532United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:35am | 1:57pm | 18 | 78% |
| UA 3704United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:35am | 1:57pm | 10 | 85% |
| AA 4900American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:30pm | 5:44pm | 27 | 57% |
| UA 3523United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:45pm | 6:06pm | 31 | 76% |
| AA 6285American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:15pm | 7:31pm | 4 | 70% |
| AA 3380American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 4:29pm | 7:41pm | 27 | 60% |
| UA 1583United Airlines | 6:15pm | 9:37pm | 31 | 60% |
| AA 3811American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:52pm | 12:06am | 27 | 65% |
| UA 4475United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:20pm | 12:43am | 21 | 57% |
| AA 4698American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:22pm | 12:39am | 4 | 47% |
Is ORD to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 2,560 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (78%), those around 4pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,382 | 73% | 20 min | 1.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,178 | 68% | 28 min | 4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 229 | 78% | |
| 8am to 9am | 286 | 78% | |
| 10am to 11am | 357 | 75% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 116 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 85 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 416 | 77% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 212 | 57% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 332 | 60% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 235 | 64% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 158 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 187 | 13,178 | |
| September 2025 | 212 | 14,259 | |
| October 2025 | 225 | 14,138 | |
| November 2025 | 178 | 11,234 | |
| December 2025 | 170 | 10,665 | |
| January 2026 | 148 | 8,354 | |
| February 2026 | 177 | 9,695 | |
| March 2026 | 202 | 12,918 | |
| April 2026 | 236 | 14,976 | |
| May 2026 | 250 | 15,554 | |
| June 2026 | 225 | 15,218 | |
| July 2026 | 213 | 14,891 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.