There are 6 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RIC - MDW
2h 36m$83–429Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RIC - ORD
3h 4m$72–368Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
21h 10m$116–245Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 9m$282–606Drive 761.3 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicagocar 761.3 mi
13h 45m$139–201Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus Richmond / ...
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
25h 39m$274–585
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago is to bus which costs $110 - $250 and takes 21h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Richmond and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 9m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Chicago is 642 miles. The road distance is 765.8 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 10m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs $80 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 21h 10m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $650 and takes 24h 9m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Chicago Bus Station via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, and Washington Union Station in around 21h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- 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 Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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 Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Richmond Airport (RIC). It is currently 7:33 AM in Richmond Airport (RIC) and 6:33 AM in Chicago.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago is 766 miles. It takes approximately 13h 45m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Chicago.
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