How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Chicago start from £67. The average price for this train route is around £150. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Richmond to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Richmond to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 619 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20h 53m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Richmond to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Chicago?

The earliest train from Richmond to Chicago departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Train Richmond to Chicago from £79 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 13 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 14 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:42	Main Street Station	1d 1h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
09:42	Main Street Station	1d	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Richmond to Chicago on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:27	Staples Mill Road	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
12:52	Staples Mill Road	20h 53m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
06:54	Main Street Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £79, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

43bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

610 milesDistance

25kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£79 - £358	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£67 - £1,014	Average duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 91kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Richmond, VA, US and Chicago?

Richmond, VA, US

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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Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £67

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Richmond to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Chicago start from £67. The average price for this train route is around £150. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Richmond to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Richmond to Chicago is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 619 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20h 53m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Richmond to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Richmond to Chicago?
The earliest train from Richmond to Chicago departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 12:52.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

£158

11/12

£199

Today

£199

13/12

£141

14/12

£122

15/12

£109

16/12

£93

17/12

£109

The cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Chicago was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £93

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

You can expect to pay from £93 to £1,670 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £93, which is on 2025-12-16.