There are 5 ways to get from Richmond to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BTV - ORD
3h 42m$102–449Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Burlington to Schenectadytrain Ethan Allen Express
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
21h 4m$334–684Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminalbus 7
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
26h 1m$158–298Drive 900.2 mi
- Drive from Richmond to Chicagocar 900.2 mi
16h 32m$165–238Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BTV - MDW
5h 54m$117–519
Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to bus which costs $150 - $300 and takes 26h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Richmond Park and Ride and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Downtown Transit Center Burlington, Albany Bus Terminal, NY and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Burlington and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Schenectady. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 4m.
The distance between Richmond and Chicago is 794 miles. The road distance is 905.5 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 21h 4m and costs $330 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Richmond to Chicago, including transfers.
Richmond to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, depart from Downtown Transit Center Burlington station.
Richmond to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Burlington station.
The best way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $100 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $700 and takes 21h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 26h 1m.
What companies run services between Richmond, VT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Richmond to Chicago Union Station via Burlington and Schenectady in around 21h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burlington to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $260–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 844- 888-7267
- [email protected]
- Website
- vttranslines.com
Bus from Downtown Transit Center Burlington to Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://vttranslines.com
- Book at
- https://vttranslines.com/buy-tickets-now/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond to Chicago bus services, operated by Vermont Translines, arrive at Greyhound \ Trailways Terminal station.
Chicago is 1h behind Richmond. It is currently 8:02 AM in Richmond and 7:02 AM in Chicago.
Richmond to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Chicago is 905 miles. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Richmond to Chicago.
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