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

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

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  1. Drive to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Richmond to Bishop International Airport (FNT)car car
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3h 26m
    $49–262

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 51m
    $169–292

  3. Bus via Dearborn

    1. Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus 561
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 28m
    $135–182

  4. Drive 313.1 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Chicagocar car 313.1 mi
    5h 29m
    $58–83

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Richmond to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 59m
    $62–334

  6. Taxi, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Richmond to Gratiot & 23 Miletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    5h 40m
    $177–517

  7. Taxi, bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Richmond to Gratiot & 23 Miletaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    6h
    $177–707

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus 561
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    8h
    $128–240

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gratiot & 23 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus 561
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 40m
    $83–135

Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richmond to Chicago Union Station via Gratiot & 23 Mile, Jefferson & Griswold, and Dearborn in around 8h 28m.

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