How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Chicago start from CLP 76,233. The average price for this route is around CLP 109,793. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Richmond to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 989 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 30m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Richmond to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus , Amtrak .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Chicago at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Chicago?

A bus trip from Richmond to Chicago generates an estimated 24.718125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Richmond to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5834 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Richmond to Chicago from CLP 80,327 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25am	Henrico	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	1:45pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Henrico	23h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	11:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d 11h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	1d 5h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	20h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	22h 15m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Henrico	1d	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	11:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	20h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Henrico	1d	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	21h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:30pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	1d 9h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Henrico	1d 2h	8:25am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:25am	Henrico	1d 4h	3:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	11:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Henrico	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	22h 15m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30am	Main Street Station	22h 15m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Henrico	23h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Henrico	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	20h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	21h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Henrico	23h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	1d	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:25pm	Henrico	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	20h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
	11:30am	Main Street Station	22h 15m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:30am	Main Street Station	22h 15m	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Richmond to Chicago on July 11
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	21h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	10:10am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	20h 30m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	22h 25m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	2:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	20h 50m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	12:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:10pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	23h 55m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Henrico	1d	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	11:25pm	Henrico	1d 1h	11:55pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just CLP 76,233, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

36bus per day

1d Average Duration

989 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCLP 76,233 - CLP 275,219	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCLP 100,945 - CLP 1,242,782	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Richmond and Chicago?

Stops in Richmond

A
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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B
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, USA
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C
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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D
VCU
351 W Canal St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA
E
2828 W. Broad St.
2828 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23230 ( Corner N Sheppard St)
F
Greyhound Station
2910 North Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,579 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

FlixBus

3.5/512,953 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Amtrak

4.1/55,834 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi3.6

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, Futura, Elite, Chihuahuenses, Tufesa, Adirondack Trailways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Richmond to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Richmond to Chicago start from CLP 76,233. The average price for this route is around CLP 109,793. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Richmond to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Richmond to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 989 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 30m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Richmond to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Richmond to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Richmond to Chicago at 7:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Richmond to Chicago?
A bus trip from Richmond to Chicago generates an estimated 24.718125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Richmond to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5834 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Richmond to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Richmond to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Richmond to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

07-02

CLP 172,971

07-03

CLP 182,897

Today

CLP 157,372

07-05

CLP 186,215

07-06

CLP 147,456

07-07

CLP 152,646

07-08

CLP 125,231

07-09

CLP 127,121

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 8, 2026 with a price of CLP 125,231

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

You can expect to pay from CLP 125,231 to CLP 1,569,277 for a bus ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CLP 125,231 which is on 2026-07-08.

Usually Greyhound, 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.