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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA
Cheapest price
$239
Average price
$239
Fastest journey
2 d 9 h 15 m
Average duration
2 d 9 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
2971 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA will cost around $239 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.
Of the 1 buses that leave Chicago, IL for Richmond, CA on Thu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 2971 km distance in an average of 2 d 9 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 9 h 15 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 2 d 9 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:15 AM57h15Chicago, IL3:30 PMRichmond, CA$2391One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 AM57h15Chicago, IL3:30 PMRichmond, CA$2391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 14h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $72, and a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 1846 miles (2971 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$248 Average price | $446 Average price | $209 Average price Cheapest |
55h 37m Average total duration 55h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53h 17m Average total duration 52h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 20m Average total duration Fastest 14h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30 AM Chicago, IL | 57h40 | 2:10 PM Richmond, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA
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Buses from Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 55h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $239 (€194) but you can travel from only $72 (€58) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 1846 miles (2971 km) distance in 50h 25m.
Distance 1846 miles (2971 km) |
Average bus duration 55h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $239 (€194) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 50h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
FAQs: Bus from Chicago, IL to Richmond, CA
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