What is the travel distance from Chicago to Richmond?

The distance between the two cities is 617 miles (995 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Richmond?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Richmond start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Main Street Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Chicago to Richmond from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Richmond on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	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	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 10m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:10am	Henrico	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Richmond on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 50m	11:20am	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
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 26
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	22h 55m	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	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
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 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	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 November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	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
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	5:55pm	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

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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 the good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d Average Duration

614 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$65 - $393	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$87 - $354	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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

3.5/511,418 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

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

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Richmond?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$212

11/22

$217

Today

$221

11/24

$262

11/25

$261

11/26

$218

11/27

$136

11/28

$157

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $136

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 $136 to $339 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 $136 which is on 2025-11-27.