How far is Richmond from Chicago by coach?

The journey from Chicago to Richmond by coach covers an approximate distance of 617 miles (995 km).

Is there a way to reach Richmond from Chicago without flying?

To travel from Chicago to Richmond without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Chicago to Richmond from £69 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	10:30	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 4h	03:45	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	10:30	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 7h	06:50	Henrico	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	22:30	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 7h	06:50	Henrico	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:10	Henrico	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	22h 15m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	08:10	Henrico	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 9h	10:30	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	Fastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 55m	17:55	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Richmond on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	18:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 15m	14:15	Richmond (17th St and Ambler)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:55	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 40m	05:35	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 45m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 45m	20:00	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags
	Bus	10:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	22h 15m	09:15	Richmond (Main St Station Plaza)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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, 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40bus per day

1d Average duration

619 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£51 - £304	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£67 - £274	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

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87397 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £75

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.

12 October 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is Richmond from Chicago by coach?
The journey from Chicago to Richmond by coach covers an approximate distance of 617 miles (995 km).
Is there a way to reach Richmond from Chicago without flying?
To travel from Chicago to Richmond without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

24/11

£203

25/11

£203

Today

£193

27/11

£124

28/11

£119

29/11

£193

30/11

£225

01/12

£119

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Richmond, VA, US was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £119

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 £119 to £301 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 £119, which is on 2025-12-01.