How far is Richmond from Chicago?

About 617 miles (995 km) separate Richmond and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Chicago?

Most of the buses traveling from Richmond to Chicago leave from Main Street Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Grant Park, Navy Pier, Cloud Gate, Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium.

Bus Richmond, VA, US to Chicago from $88 | Compare & Save up to 60%

TodayJun 19

TomorrowJun 20

from $183

SatJun 21

from $137

SunJun 22

from $119

MonJun 23

from $129

TueJun 24

from $131

WedJun 25

from $129

ThuJun 26

from $185

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 20 at 3:45pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
Arrival time: June 21 at 10:25pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 7h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 20 at 4:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: June 20 at 11:40pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 10m
Departure time: June 20 at 11:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Main Street Station
Arrival time: June 21 at 8:45am
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 22h 15m
Departure time: June 20 at 4:30am
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: June 20 at 11:40pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 20h 10m
Departure time: June 20 at 9:10pm
Departure city: Richmond
Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
Arrival time: June 21 at 8:05pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 23h 55m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$81 - $271	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$148 - $581	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$81Cheapest ticket

25kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$115

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses27.784615384615382

Earliest bus departure1:20am

Distance619 miles (997 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,044 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/59,126 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Amtrak

4/55,217 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound US

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Richmond to Chicago Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Richmond to Chicago is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Richmond to Chicago.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Richmond to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Chicago?

Stops in Richmond

A - Main Street Station

B - Staples Mill Road

C - 8531 Fordson Rd

D - VCU

E - 2828 W. Broad St.

F - Greyhound Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Chicago

How far is Richmond from Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/17

$91

06/18

$218

Today

$153

06/20

$175

06/21

$129

06/22

$111

06/23

$123

06/24

$126

The cheapest trip from Richmond to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 17, 2025 with a price of $91

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Richmond to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $91 to $1,650 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $111 which is on 2025-06-22.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Chicago.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Richmond to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Richmond to Chicago.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$115	Daily Departures27.784615384615382
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 2h	Avg Price$245	Daily Departures9.020000000000003

Will you be returning to Richmond by bus?

Bus from Richmond to Chicago

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Bus Richmond to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Richmond to Chicago Bus

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Richmond, VA, US - Chicago

How far is Richmond from Chicago?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Richmond to Chicago?

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Chicago?

Will you be returning to Richmond by bus?

You can also go to Chicago by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

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