What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to bus which costs $30 - $95 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Richmond to Chicago?

The distance between Richmond and Chicago is 259 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.

How do I travel from Richmond to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $30 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Richmond to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Chicago bus from?

Richmond to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Richmond station.

Where does the Richmond to Chicago bus arrive?

Richmond to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h behind Richmond. It is currently 3:55 AM in Richmond and 2:55 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Richmond to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Chicago is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Richmond to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Chicago.

Richmond to Chicago - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 08 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Richmond to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus Cincinnati
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 55m
$34–94
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus Cincinnati
2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 20m
$67–169
Drive 248.5 mi
1. Drive from Richmond to Chicagocar 248.5 mi
4h 22m
$46–66
Bus, line 08 bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Richmond, IN to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Northwest Hub to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B.bus
3. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
6h 9m
$68–404
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
5h 45m
$439–1,162
Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Indianapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
5h 21m
$64–392
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
6h 48m
$161–439
Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus
2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
7h 16m
$161–929

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

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Richmond to Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 55m.

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