Richmond to Chicago: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 12 times. The typical return was £557 per person and the lowest £369, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £369 |
| Typical (median) | £557 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 12 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from Richmond33% below typicalWorth it, if
Chicago
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Nonstop on American, 2h 23m, leaving Richmond at 7:47 AM
- $500 per person, $251 below the typical fare on this route
- La Quinta in the Loop: 8/10 from 3,744 reviews, breakfast included
£1,436 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £754 + hotel £682, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · nonstop · 2h 23m
The catch: Friday shows a 78% chance of drizzle, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want a weekend of museums, food and blues and don't mind a damp Friday; skip it if you need warm weather.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £549 | UA | nonstop | 2h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £514 | UA | nonstop | 2h 29m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £557 | UA | nonstop | 2h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £574 | UA | with a stop | 6h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £377 | American | nonstop | 2h 23m | Google Flights |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £566 | UA | nonstop | 2h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £566 | UA | nonstop | 2h 23m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £556 | UA | with a stop | 2h 28m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £557 | UA | with a stop | 6h 58m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £369 | American | nonstop | 2h 23m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £569 | UA | nonstop | 2h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 16 – 18 Oct 2026 | £569 | UA | nonstop | 2h 21m | Kiwi.com |
About Chicago
Chicago offers skyscraper architecture, a lakefront of beaches and parks, blues clubs, deep-dish pizza and museums of world rank.
Chicago from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Richmond to Chicago
What does a return from Richmond to Chicago usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £557 per person, taxes and fees included, across 12 checks; the lowest was £369.
When is the best time to fly from Richmond to Chicago?
Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond to Chicago?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Chicago.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.