There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Birmingham by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane RIC - BHM
4h 4m$190–872Drive 659.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Birminghamcar 659.8 mi
11h 16m$121–174Bus
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus Greyhound US0622s / ...
14h 59m$132–216Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Greensboro to Birminghamtrain Crescent
19h 29m$255–525
Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Birmingham is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Colonial Heights and arriving at Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Petersburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Birmingham via Greensboro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 29m.
The distance between Chester and Birmingham is 619 miles. The road distance is 663.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Birmingham without a car is to bus which takes 14h 59m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Chester to Birmingham, including transfers.
Chester to Birmingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Colonial Heights station.
Chester to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Petersburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Chester to Birmingham is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 14h 59m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 19h 29m.
What companies run services between Chester, VA, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Colonial Heights and Atlanta Bus Station in around 14h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–330
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Birmingham bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Birmingham is 1h behind Chester. It is currently 1:29 PM in Chester and 12:29 PM in Birmingham.
Chester to Birmingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Greensboro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Birmingham is 664 miles. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Chester to Birmingham.
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