United States · 641 miles (1,031 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Richmond (RIC): 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.

How many miles ORD to RIC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines10,000$30.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to RIC

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

Book ORD to RIC with points

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

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

ORD to RIC: common questions

How many miles does ORD to RIC cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to RIC?

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

How far is Chicago from Richmond by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Richmond (RIC) 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 ORD to RIC 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.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Richmond?

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.