How far is Wilmington from Chicago?

The distance between Wilmington and Chicago is approximately 1046 km (649 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Chicago?

Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Wilmington to Chicago from $128 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	1d 13h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:50pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 1h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1041 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$124 - $483	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$159 - $3,258	Average Duration22h 12m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,386 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Chicago?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Chicago by bus

How far is Wilmington from Chicago?
The distance between Wilmington and Chicago is approximately 1046 km (649 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Wilmington to Chicago?
Buses departing from Wilmington Bus Station in Wilmington will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$138

11-19

$210

Today

$140

11-21

$272

11-22

$163

11-23

$181

11-24

No data

11-25

No data

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $138

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $138 to $455 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $163 which is on 2025-11-22.