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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RIC - MDW
    4h 21m
    $82–435

  2. Fly Richmond International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RIC - ORD
    4h 49m
    $72–375

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    20h
    $116–241

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    22h 11m
    $280–600

  5. Drive 754.6 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Chicagocar car 754.6 mi
    13h 32m
    $138–199

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

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    5h 25m
    $94–364

  7. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ORF - MDW
    5h 49m
    $109–451

  8. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    5h 52m
    $132–643

  9. Bus to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    6h 15m
    $142–893

Richmond to Chicago by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, 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 Richmond to Chicago Bus Station via Washington Union Station in around 20h.

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