Which airline is most reliable for RIC (Richmond) to ORD (Chicago)?

The most reliable airline on the RIC to ORD route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from RIC to ORD?

About 21% of flights from RIC to ORD experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on RIC to ORD flights?

When flights from RIC to ORD are delayed, the average delay is approximately 82 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a RIC to ORD flight?

With 79% of RIC to ORD flights arriving on time and an average delay of 82 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ORD is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

RIC → ORD

RIC (Richmond) to ORD (Chicago)

RIC (Richmond) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 82 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 66%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 89% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from RIC

78% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. RIC has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

RIC cancels 2.2% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at ORD

75% on time

When flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~33 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.