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How to get fromRichmond to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Richmond to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    6h 31m
    $148–614

  2. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    7h 16m
    $135–300

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Stationbus bus 90 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $332–650

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $750–1,600

  5. Drive 2,109.7 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Chicagocar car 2,109.7 mi
    32h 37m
    $385–557

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    6h 52m
    $195–430

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Richmond to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    7h 39m
    $144–619

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    8h 9m
    $169–660

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    8h 32m
    $149–450

Richmond to Chicago by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$332Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,872.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Cerrito del Norte Station to Chicago Bus Station via Suisun City Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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