Richmond (RIC) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Republic Airline, GoJet Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 46 flights a week in July 2026. The 642-mile flight takes about 2h 21m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 642 mi · 1,033 km
- Flight time
- 2h 21m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying RIC to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 26 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 56,837 | 2h 21m |
| GoJet Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 11,171 | 2h 19m |
| United Airlines | 6 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 31,401 | 2h 20m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 6 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 33,414 | 2h 24m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 20,705 | 2h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RIC to ORD flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:15pm. 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 224United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:23am | 31 | 83% |
| AA 3809American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:14am | 7:41am | 26 | 84% |
| AA 4688American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:02am | 8:35am | 4 | 84% |
| UA 4487United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 8:05am | 9:33am | 21 | 77% |
| UA 3595United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:30am | 11:59am | 10 | 86% |
| UA 3640United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:36am | 11:59am | 21 | 75% |
| AA 4037American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 11:59am | 1:24pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 4500American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 12:00pm | 1:28pm | 4 | 86% |
| UA 4488United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 12:40pm | 1:59pm | 21 | 69% |
| UA 4547United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 1:00pm | 2:26pm | 10 | 85% |
| UA 3635United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:24pm | 6:53pm | 10 | 68% |
| UA 3693United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 5:37pm | 7:00pm | 18 | 69% |
| AA 6249American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:17pm | 8:00pm | 27 | 61% |
| AA 6285American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:01pm | 9:36pm | 4 | 69% |
| AA 3380American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:15pm | 9:46pm | 27 | 60% |
Is RIC to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,555 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (85%), those around 5pm the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,378 | 82% | 15 min | 3% |
| American Airlines | 1,177 | 74% | 28 min | 4.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 105 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 499 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 67 | 79% | |
| 8am to 9am | 122 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 414 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 219 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 138 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 190 | 82% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 56 | 63% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 358 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 126 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 100 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 91 | 51% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 186 | 12,716 | |
| September 2025 | 210 | 13,841 | |
| October 2025 | 226 | 13,410 | |
| November 2025 | 176 | 10,754 | |
| December 2025 | 163 | 10,742 | |
| January 2026 | 142 | 8,006 | |
| February 2026 | 175 | 10,185 | |
| March 2026 | 200 | 13,040 | |
| April 2026 | 233 | 14,649 | |
| May 2026 | 248 | 15,682 | |
| June 2026 | 224 | 15,652 | |
| July 2026 | 202 | 14,851 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.