What is the travel distance from Elgin to Richmond?

The distance between the two cities is 656 miles (1058 km).

Bus Elgin to Richmond from $164 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Elgin to Richmond on November 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	9:05am	Shell Station	1d 7h	5:55pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	5:00pm	Shell Station	1d 2h	8:00pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:00pm	Shell Station	1d 19h	1:40pm	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:00pm	Shell Station	1d 21h	3:55pm	Richmond North (McDonalds Mechanicsville Tpk)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	5:00pm	Shell Station	1d 5h	11:05pm	Henrico	No tags

Get from Elgin to Richmond

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $164, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

657 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Elgin, IL, US to Richmond, VA, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$203

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure9:05am

Distance657 miles (1059 km)

Latest bus departure5:00pm

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FlixBus

3.5/511,153 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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