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The cheapest and fastest trains from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$585

Average price

$610

Fastest journey

1 d 2 h 49 m

Average duration

1 d 4 h 35 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

993 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL will cost around $610 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $585.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL without transferring at least once.

Amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited
04:52AM30h20
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
10:12AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$5851One-way
1 transfer
Amtrak88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited
08:23AM26h49
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
10:12AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$6351One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, and a flight costs an average of €88.

Distance: 617 miles (993 km)

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€181

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€212

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€102

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21h 52m

Average total duration

21h 22m

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30m

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6h 32m

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3h 32m

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21h 50m

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Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 9:49 PM
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amtrak98 Silver Meteor · 49 Lake Shore Limited8:52 AM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
30h20
3:12 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1 transfer
amtrak88 Northeast Regional · 49 Lake Shore Limited12:23 PM Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
26h49
3:12 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL

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Trains from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL run on average 9 times per day, taking around 21h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $153 (€123) but you can travel from only $83 (€66) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $83 (€66)
Distance
617 miles (993 km)
Average train duration
21h 22m
Cheapest ticket price
$153 (€123)
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
21h 2m
First train
04:52
Last train
18:40
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $83 (€66)

Train companies: Amtrak from Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL trains

Travel between Richmond, VA and Chicago, IL from $239 (€192) with Omio’s train partners Amtrak! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Richmond, VA to Chicago, IL train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 25 h 22 min
  • Cheapest Price: $239

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