The average bus between Chicago and Richmond takes 21h 17m and the fastest bus takes 19h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Richmond. 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. 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 at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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20h 40m • 1 change
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23h 55m • 1 change
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20h 40m • 1 change
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23h 55m • 1 change
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20h 40m • 1 change
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23h 55m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Richmond? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Richmond. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Richmond station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.
Chicago to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Book your Chicago to Richmond bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Chicago and Richmond is 992.6 km. The road distance is 1,337 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Richmond via Washington Union Station in around 19h 13m.