What is the travel distance from Chicago to Richmond?

The distance between Chicago and Richmond is approximately 995 km (617 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Richmond?

Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Main Street Station in Richmond.

Bus Chicago to Richmond from $128 | 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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 10m	6:25pm	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	22h 15m	9:15am	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 50m	11:20am	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 a good way to reach Richmond. The journey takes about 1 day, 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

38bus per day

1d Average Duration

989 kmDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$94 - $567	Average Duration1d	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$125 - $511	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

Based on 87393 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $139

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

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Richmond?
The distance between Chicago and Richmond is approximately 995 km (617 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Richmond?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Main Street Station in Richmond.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-22

$314

11-23

$319

Today

$379

11-25

$378

11-26

$316

11-27

$196

11-28

$227

11-29

$360

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $196

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 $196 to $562 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 $196 which is on 2025-11-27.