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How to get fromChicago to Richmondby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Richmond by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Indianapolis
    5h 20m
    $34–91

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmondbus bus Indianapolis
    7h 9m
    $69–169

  3. Drive 248.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Richmondcar car 248.3 mi
    4h 25m
    $46–66

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dayton, line 08 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY)plane plane ORD - DAY
    2. Take the bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Northwest Hubbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Richmond, INbus bus
    7h 2m
    $58–345

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    6h 29m
    $440–1,163

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Richmondbus bus
    6h 9m
    $84–553

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MDW - CMH
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Richmond, INbus bus
    6h 51m
    $106–646

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dayton (DAY) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Richmond, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Richmond via Indianapolis Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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