Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Wilmington.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to WilmingtonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $94, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Chicago to Wilmington: Trip Overview
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Wilmington was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $124To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Wilmington, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $124 to $211 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-05-23.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Chicago to Wilmington.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Wilmington, get comfy and count the stars.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Wilmington will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Chicago to Wilmington while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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