Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL

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TodayApr 24
TomorrowApr 25
from $129
SatApr 26
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
TueApr 29
from $102
WedApr 30
ThuMay 1

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Henrico
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Richmond to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$153
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance610 miles (983 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Richmond to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
04/22
$146
04/23
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Today
$117
04/25
$129
04/26
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04/27
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04/28
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04/29
$102
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $102

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 $102 to $1,021 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 $102 which is on 2025-04-29.

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.

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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?

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