How much is the train ticket from Richmond to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Chicago start from R 1 489. The average price for this train route is around R 3 369. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 998 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Richmond to Chicago departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Train Richmond to Chicago from R 1 765 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d 1h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 15 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:27	Staples Mill Road	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:06	Staples Mill Road	22h 39m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 4h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 17 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 4h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 18 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:27	Staples Mill Road	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:27	Staples Mill Road	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 20 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:19	Staples Mill Road	23h 26m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:33 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 759, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

983 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 759 - R 8 063	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 489 - R 22 847	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Richmond, VA, US and Chicago?

Richmond, VA, US

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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Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 641 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5641 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 489

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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 train ticket from Richmond to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Chicago start from R 1 489. The average price for this train route is around R 3 369. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 998 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Chicago?
The earliest train from Richmond to Chicago departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

R 4 480

12/12

R 4 480

Today

R 3 166

14/12

R 3 166

15/12

R 3 685

16/12

R 3 685

17/12

R 3 131

18/12

R 4 186

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 131

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 131 to R 37 622 for a train 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 R 3 131, which is on 2025-12-17.