There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane MDW - RIC
3h 29m$102–555Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane ORD - RIC
3h 58m$82–425Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
19h 50m$125–240Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
22h 44m$282–583Drive 762.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC)car 762.4 mi
13h 42m$140–201Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Charlottesville / ...
24h 41m$280–562
Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to bus which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Richmond Airport (RIC). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Ric Airport via Washington Union Station and Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Richmond Airport (RIC) station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.
The distance between Chicago and Richmond Airport (RIC) is 642 miles. The road distance is 766.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) without a car is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $120 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC), including transfers.
Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) is to fly which takes 3h 29m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 50m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $600 and takes 22h 44m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Richmond Airport (RIC), USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ric Airport via Washington Union Station, Richmond, and Broad + 18Th in around 19h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Richmond International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:57 AM in Chicago and 7:57 AM in Richmond Airport (RIC).
Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC) is 767 miles. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Chicago to Richmond Airport (RIC).
There are 361+ hotels available in Richmond Airport (RIC).