Bus Tickets from Richmond, VA, US to Chicago

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TodayJul 9
from $151
TomorrowJul 10
from $155
FriJul 11
from $150
SatJul 12
from $131
SunJul 13
from $152
MonJul 14
from $121
TueJul 15
from $103
WedJul 16
from $102

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 10 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (17th St and Ambler)
    Arrival time: July 11 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 10 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 10 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 10 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 10 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 10 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 11 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 10 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)
    Arrival time: July 11 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$84 - $329Average Duration1d 1h
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$87 - $581Average Duration1d 2h
90kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
$84Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Richmond to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$118
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses27
Earliest bus departure1:20am
Distance604 miles (974 km)
Latest bus departure11:10pm

Richmond to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Richmond to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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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
07/07
$177
07/08
$165
Today
$157
07/10
$150
07/11
$151
07/12
$123
07/13
$144
07/14
$115
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Chicago was searched and found on Jul 14, 2025 with a price of $115

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

You can expect to pay from $115 to $1,485 for a bus ticket from Richmond to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $115 which is on 2025-07-14.

Usually Amtrak, Greyhound Lines, Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Richmond to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Richmond to Chicago.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Richmond to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Richmond to Chicago.

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Bus from Richmond to Chicago

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