Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Richmond.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to RichmondAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 23 hours 14 minutes and with fares starting at just $159, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Richmond: Trip Overview
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Based on 5075 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $159.00
Chicago to Richmond Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Richmond was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $156To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Richmond, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $156 to $1,168 for a train ticket from Chicago to Richmond based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $157 which is on 2025-04-26.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and Richmond is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Richmond.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Richmond you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Richmond, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Richmond, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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