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$62+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Illinois

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RIC — ORD
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Illinois

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$231
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$62
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$354 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Illinois.

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:00 amRIC - STL
1 stop28h 15mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1110:10 amSTL - RIC
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:18 pmRIC - MLI
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/74:20 pmMLI - RIC
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/145:59 pmRIC - STL
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Wed 5/216:00 amSTL - RIC
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/4$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/219:09 pmRIC - ORD
2 stops28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/2411:53 amORD - RIC
2 stops19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$286
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/276:05 amRIC - MDW
1 stop3h 35mDelta
Sat 5/315:25 pmMDW - RIC
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/3$286
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Sun 5/256:00 amRIC - ORD
1 stop13h 40mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/299:55 amORD - RIC
1 stop9h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$289
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:09 pmRIC - STL
3 stops39h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/46:10 pmSTL - RIC
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/308:04 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/22:45 pmORD - RIC
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/4$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/25:35 amRIC - MDW
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Tue 7/84:00 pmMDW - RIC
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/4$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/194:43 pmRIC - PIA
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2310:58 amPIA - RIC
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/227:39 pmRIC - ORD
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Mon 8/255:45 pmORD - RIC
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 4/3$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:05 pmRIC - STL
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Mon 6/163:35 pmSTL - RIC
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$322

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Illinois that are best for you.

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Richmond

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/9

6:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop28h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/11

10:10 am-8:46 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$231

RichmondMoline

RIC - MLI

RICMLI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

6:18 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 6/7

4:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$249

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/14

5:59 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$257

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/21

9:09 pm-12:20 am

2 stops28h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/24

11:53 am-8:07 am

2 stops19h 14m

$286

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/27

6:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 35m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/31

5:25 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$286

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/25

6:18 pm-12:11 am

1 stop6h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

8:06 am-11:10 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$289

RichmondSt. Louis

RIC - STL

RICSTL

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/2

9:09 pm-11:45 am

3 stops39h 36m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

6:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$290

RichmondChicago

RIC - ORD

RICORD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/24

9:09 pm-12:58 am

2 stops28h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

1:47 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops33h 08m

$291

RichmondChicago

RIC - MDW

RICMDW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

5:25 am-6:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/2

5:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

$292

RichmondPeoria

RIC - PIA

RICPIA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/19

4:43 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Greater Peoria

Wed 4/23

10:58 am-5:32 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

The most flights from RIC to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Richmond to Illinois to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Illinois. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Illinois one-way?

    $62 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $111 and $120, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Richmond to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Illinois?

    Consider Qatar Airways (79%), ANA (79%) or Royal Jordanian (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,555 for a flight from Richmond to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $157.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Richmond to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Richmond to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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