Bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA from $81

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Richmond, VA from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $113
tomorrow
from $90
Friday
from $99
Saturday
from $110
Sunday
from $102
Monday
Tuesday
from $81

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    24h 25m
    0
    7:45 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    8:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $113
  • Greyhound US
    27h 10m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $114
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $139
  • FlixBus
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $145
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    4:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $90
  • Greyhound US
    24h 30m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $90
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    4:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • FlixBus
    23h 20m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $111

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    31h 55m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:10 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Central Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    4:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $99
  • FlixBus
    31h 20m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    8:50 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $100
  • FlixBus
    25h 25m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:10 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Central Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $101
  • FlixBus
    23h 30m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:15 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $101

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $110
  • Greyhound US
    24h 30m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $113
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    4:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $120
  • FlixBus
    23h 20m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $123
  • FlixBus
    25h 40m
    0
    10:05 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $124

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • Greyhound US
    25h 5m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:20 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $102
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $105
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    4:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $112
  • FlixBus
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $120

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    22h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • Greyhound US
    24h 30m
    0
    11:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $81
  • FlixBus
    24h 55m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    8:10 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    4:45 PM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $82
  • FlixBus
    23h 20m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    5:05 AM
    Richmond, VA
    Main Street Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $94

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Richmond, VA

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Richmond, VA are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Chicago to Richmond, VA. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Chicago and Richmond, VA.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 46 buses from Chicago to Richmond, VA, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Richmond, VA, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Richmond, VA starting from $81!

Cheapest Bus $81
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:55 AM
Latest Bus 11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 619.7 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Richmond, VA

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Richmond, VA: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/24/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
Wednesday 04/23
$139
Thursday 04/24
$86
Friday 04/25
$99
Saturday 04/26
$110
Sunday 04/27
$120
Monday 04/28
Tuesday 04/29
$81
Wednesday 04/30
$103
Thursday 05/01
$127
Friday 05/02
$91
Saturday 05/03
Sunday 05/04
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
Thursday 05/08
Friday 05/09
Saturday 05/10
Sunday 05/11
$105
Monday 05/12
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
Thursday 05/15
Friday 05/16
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Richmond, VA

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Richmond, VA, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $81, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $113.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Richmond, VA, with $81. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $99.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Richmond, VA

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Richmond, VA in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Richmond, VA are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Richmond, VA

These are the most booked bus companies between Chicago to Richmond, VA from our users.

Greyhound US from Chicago to Richmond, VA

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Chicago to Richmond, VA:

Cheapest Price $81
Fastest Bus 22h 10m
Earliest Bus 6:55 AM
Last Bus 11:15 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 4/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Richmond, VA

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Richmond, VA.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Richmond, VA? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Richmond, VA? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Richmond, VA bus

How much does a Chicago Richmond, VA bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $81 and takes 22h 10m to reach Richmond, VA. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Richmond, VA?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $81 and $214. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Richmond, VA.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Richmond, VA each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Richmond, VA bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Richmond, VA take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA is offered by Greyhound US and takes 22h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $139. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA?

The earliest bus arriving in Richmond, VA from Chicago starts at 6:55 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Richmond, VA starts at 11:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Richmond, VA route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Richmond, VA?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Richmond, VA by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Richmond, VA bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Richmond, VA bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Richmond, VA bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Richmond, VA on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Richmond, VA

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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