How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Richmond?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Richmond start at R 1 440. The average price for this route is around R 2 809. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Richmond?

The average bus journey time from Chicago to Richmond is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 983 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 21h 40m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Richmond route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Richmond?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Richmond at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Richmond produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

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 87463 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 R 1 606 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 8 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 10m	18:25	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	23:05	Henrico	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 9 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 6h	06:50	Henrico	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 10 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 11 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 8h	08:10	Henrico	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 12 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	23:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 4h	04:40	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 13 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 14 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	09:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 35m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	22:50	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Richmond

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 23 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 456, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

23h 9mAverage duration

988 kmDistance

90kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 440 - R 7 113	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 456 - R 5 989	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
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
8531 Fordson Rd
8531 Fordson Rd, Henrico, VA 23229, USA
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B
Main Street Station
1520 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA
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C
Staples Mill Road
Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Dumbarton, VA 23228, 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

3.5/587 490 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87490 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 440

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.

12 October 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511 963 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 1 440. The average price for this route is around R 2 809. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Chicago to Richmond?
The average bus journey time from Chicago to Richmond is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 983 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 21h 40m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Richmond route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 44 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Chicago to Richmond?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Richmond at 05:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Richmond?
A bus trip from Chicago to Richmond produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 87463 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Richmond?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

06/01

R 2 638

07/01

R 2 959

Today

R 2 849

09/01

R 2 832

10/01

R 2 528

11/01

R 2 308

12/01

R 2 046

13/01

R 2 671

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 2 046

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 R 2 046 to R 3 272 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 R 2 046, which is on 2026-01-12.