How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Richmond?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Richmond start from $94. The average price for this route is around $198. 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 Chicago to Richmond?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Richmond is 1d , covering a distance of 998 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Richmond route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Richmond at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Richmond generates an estimated 25 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 Chicago to Richmond?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Richmond from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Richmond on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	8:15pm	Henrico	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 4h	3:45am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 10m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Richmond on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:10am	Henrico	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	5:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Richmond on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	10:30am	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	5:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Richmond on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	5:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	22h 15m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Richmond on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	2:15pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	5:35am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	22h 15m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Richmond

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

1d Average Duration

998 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$94 - $565	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$124 - $509	Average Duration23h 9m	CO₂ emissions 90kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Richmond?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87403 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $138

Greyhound Chicago Richmond recent customer reviews

Service was so bad that they can’t reprint a ticket plus buses braking down all times

Wilfredo G.

October 12, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Richmond, VA, US 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 Chicago to Richmond?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Richmond start from $94. The average price for this route is around $198. 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 Chicago to Richmond?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Richmond is 1d , covering a distance of 998 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 20h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Richmond route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 40 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Richmond?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Richmond at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Richmond?
A bus trip from Chicago to Richmond generates an estimated 25 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 Chicago to Richmond?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Richmond?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Richmond?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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

11-26

$358

11-27

$231

Today

$264

11-29

$359

11-30

$418

12-01

$221

12-02

$187

12-03

$159

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $159

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

You can expect to pay from $159 to $559 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Richmond, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-12-03.