The average bus between Chicago and Richmond Airport (RIC) takes 23h 32m and the fastest bus takes 22h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Richmond Airport (RIC). The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Richmond Airport (RIC) at 6:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 23h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC) station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.
Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
The distance between Chicago and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 1,004.8 km. The road distance is 1,353 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ric Airport via Washington Union Station, Richmond, and Broad + 18Th in around 19h 50m.