Bus Richmond, VA to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Richmond, VA to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$98

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$95

Monday

Tuesday

$90

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 30m	10:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$98	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/23/2026 10:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 30m
Greyhound US	21h 55m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/23/2026 8:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	27h 25m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/23/2026 9:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
Greyhound US	20h 50m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/23/2026 2:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m
FlixBus	21h 0m	10:10 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/23/2026 10:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 25m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
Greyhound US	35h 50m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$101	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 50m
Greyhound US	23h 55m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
Greyhound US	24h 5m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
Greyhound US	20h 50m	2:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 2:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	21h 55m	8:45 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Greyhound US	27h 25m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 25m
Greyhound US	23h 55m	9:10 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$93	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
FlixBus	24h 25m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 25m
FlixBus	33h 5m	3:30 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 26 daily buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago, with 13 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/1/2026 costs just $86, from Greyhound US

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago starting from $86!

Cheapest Bus	$86
Fastest Bus	19h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Latest Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	619.7 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$96

Friday 07/24

$87

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$110

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$90

Wednesday 07/29

$100

Thursday 07/30

$96

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$86

Sunday 08/02

$98

Monday 08/03

$100

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$93

Thursday 08/06

$95

Friday 08/07

$110

Saturday 08/08

$104

Sunday 08/09

$103

Monday 08/10

$97

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$97

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $90, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $95.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to Chicago, with $90. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $95.

How to save money travelling from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Richmond, VA and Chicago.

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Richmond, VA to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus

How much does a Richmond, VA Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $86 and takes 20h 55m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $86 and $145. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Richmond, VA to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Richmond, VA to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago is offered by FlixBus and takes 19h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $98. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Richmond, VA starts at 8:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for Chicago starts at 9:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Richmond, VA Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond, VA and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Richmond, VA to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Richmond, VA Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Richmond, VA Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Richmond, VA to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Richmond, VA to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Richmond, VA and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!