Rome2Rio

How to get fromDeKalb to Richmondby train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Find Transport to Richmond

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from DeKalb to Richmond by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane MDW - RIC
    7h 22m
    $108–571

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Richmond International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane ORD - RIC
    7h 42m
    $88–441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    21h 19m
    $126–264

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    25h 3m
    $290–619

  5. Drive 811.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Richmondcar car 811.6 mi
    14h 47m
    $149–214

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Charlottesville, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane ORD - CHO
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus bus
    9h 16m
    $110–430

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MDW - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 48m
    $160–799

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane ORD - DCA
    3. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 1m
    $160–949

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus bus
    9h 33m
    $136–570

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MDW - BWI
    3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus bus
    9h 35m
    $146–908

DeKalb to Richmond by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration21h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from DeKalb to Richmond.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 710.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Dekalb to Richmond via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 21h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Willow Lawn + Shelter via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, and Staples Mill & Amtrak Richmond Station in around 25h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers