Bus Richmond, VA to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Richmond, VA to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

from $171

tomorrow

from $213

Saturday

Sunday

from $233

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

from $112

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person

Greyhound US

23h 5m

0

9:00 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$171
Greyhound US

22h 45m

0

12:55 AM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

11:40 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$174
Greyhound US

23h 5m

0

9:00 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$175
FlixBus

27h 55m

0

4:10 AM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 AM

Chicago
Union Station

0

Economy

$177
FlixBus

28h 15m

0

4:10 AM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:25 AM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$177
Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago via Tuckahoe, VA, you can save more than $-7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  34h 50m
  
  Richmond, VA
  
  8 mi
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Tuckahoe, VA
  Henrico
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Chicago
  Union Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $178
Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  28h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  VCU Parking
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
- Busbud
  
  26h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $98
Travel time is 5h 35m longer, but you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

25h 30m

0

10:10 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

11:40 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$213
Greyhound US

30h 0m

0

9:25 AM

Richmond, VA
Main Street Station

3:25 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$214
Greyhound US

23h 5m

0

9:00 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$214
FlixBus

24h 40m

0

11:15 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

11:55 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$215
FlixBus

28h 5m

0

11:20 AM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

3:25 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$218
Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago via Tuckahoe, VA, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  22h 50m
  
  Richmond, VA
  
  8 mi
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Tuckahoe, VA
  Henrico
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Chicago
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $213
Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $85? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  28h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  VCU Parking
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
- Busbud
  
  26h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $98
Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $85

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person

FlixBus

24h 20m

0

11:15 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

11:35 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$233
Greyhound US

23h 5m

0

9:00 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$234
FlixBus

30h 30m

0

1:50 AM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:20 AM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$235
Greyhound US

29h 30m

0

5:45 AM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

11:15 AM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$237
Greyhound US

30h 0m

0

9:25 AM

Richmond, VA
Main Street Station

3:25 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$243
Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago via Tuckahoe, VA, you can save more than $-3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  25h 10m
  
  Richmond, VA
  
  8 mi
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Tuckahoe, VA
  Henrico
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $236
Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago via Washington, DC, you can save more than $105? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  28h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:00 AM
  
  Richmond, VA
  VCU Parking
  
  5:30 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Pennsylvania Av SE & L'Enfant Sq SE Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
- Busbud
  
  26h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  Washington, DC
  Union Station
  
  8:20 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $98
Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $105

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person

Greyhound US

23h 5m

0

9:00 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$112
FlixBus

32h 15m

0

11:50 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 AM

Chicago
Union Station

0

Economy

$114
FlixBus

24h 40m

0

11:15 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

11:55 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$128
Greyhound US

23h 5m

0

9:00 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

8:05 PM

Chicago
Greyhound Bus Station

0

Economy

$132
Greyhound US

25h 25m

0

9:00 PM

Richmond, VA
Central Bus Station

10:25 PM

Chicago
95th Red Line Station

0

Economy

$142

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 22 buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago starting from $112!

Cheapest Bus	$112
Fastest Bus	21h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	619.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/17

Monday 11/18

Tuesday 11/19

Wednesday 11/20

Thursday 11/21

$175

Friday 11/22

$213

Saturday 11/23

Sunday 11/24

$233

Monday 11/25

Tuesday 11/26

Wednesday 11/27

$112

Thursday 11/28

$170

Friday 11/29

$174

Saturday 11/30

Sunday 12/01

Monday 12/02

Tuesday 12/03

$161

Wednesday 12/04

$102

Thursday 12/05

$105

Friday 12/06

Saturday 12/07

$115

Sunday 12/08

Monday 12/09

Tuesday 12/10

Wednesday 12/11

Thursday 12/12

$110

Friday 12/13

Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $112, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $233.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Chicago, with $112. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $207.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Chicago

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 Richmond, VA to Chicago 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 Richmond, VA to Chicago, 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 Richmond, VA to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Richmond, VA to Chicago

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

Greyhound US from Richmond, VA to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$112
Fastest Bus	22h 45m
Earliest Bus	12:55 AM
Last Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Connections	12 Ø
Found on	11/20/2024

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Chicago

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

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

Brook and Walmart

Central Bus Station

Dairy Queen

E Parham Rd 807

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Walmart Supercenter

E Parham Rd 807

Willow Lawn Dr

Willow Lawn Drive 1461

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

California & Cermak Bus Stop

S California Ave 2139

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Cermak-Chinatown

S. Archer Ave. 2103

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Greyhound Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Harvey bus terminal

Park Ave 15400

Polk St & Canal St

W Polk St between S Clinton St and S Canal St

Tornado Bus Company

S Kedzie Ave 2807

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Van Galder

W Cermak Rd

W Cermak Rd 1001

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

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $112 and takes 23h 5m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $112 and $318. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

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

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 21h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $220. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Richmond, VA starts at 12:55 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 Richmond, VA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Chicago 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 Richmond, VA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago, 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 Richmond, VA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago 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 Richmond, VA to Chicago 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 Richmond, VA Chicago 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 Richmond, VA Chicago 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 Richmond, VA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!