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Richmond to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$978.26

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$315.22
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$358.70
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$467.39

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$304.35
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$304.35
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$380.43

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$489.13
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$467.39
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$597.83

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$13.04
Train from Richmond to Milpitas
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$184.78
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$173.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to BART and fly which costs $65.22 - $271.74 and takes 6h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $130.43 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond station to Chicago. However, there are services departing from El Cerrito del Norte Station and arriving at Chicago via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, Denver and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Richmond and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Richmond to Chicago?

The distance between Richmond and Chicago is 3012 km. The road distance is 3405.8 km.

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 2 days 0h and costs $250 - $923.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 Greyhound USA, depart from Vallejo Transit Center station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Chicago train from?

Richmond to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from Richmond to Chicago?

The best way to get from Richmond to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $130.43 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also train, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 2 days 4h.

Where does the Richmond to Chicago bus arrive?

Richmond to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Richmond and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Richmond. It is currently 04:32 in Richmond and 06:32 in Chicago.

Where does the Richmond to Chicago train arrive?

Richmond to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Chicago is 3406 km. It takes approximately 32h 21m to drive from Richmond to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Richmond to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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