Richmond, VA → Chicago, IL flight delays
RIC → ORD · all airlines · 211 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
17%of the time, by +65 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
83%
Delayed 3h+
1.4%
Cancelled
1.4%
Avg when late
+65m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Wednesday
delayed 7%
Worst
Friday
delayed 29%
Which airline is most punctual on RIC → ORD?
Republicdelayed 13%
Envoydelayed 14%
Uniteddelayed 23%
SkyWestdelayed 24%
Frequently asked
How often is the Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL flight delayed?
About 17% of RIC → ORD flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 65 minutes when they do, based on 211 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on RIC → ORD?
Republic, delayed 13% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly RIC → ORD?
Wednesday is the most on-time (delayed 7%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 29%).
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