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Bus Chicago to Wilmington: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Wilmington: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$169
Average bus trip duration23h 45m
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure2:00 AM
Latest bus departure10:45 PM

Chicago to Wilmington Buses

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Wilmington. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Wilmington.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Wilmington from Chicago, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Wilmington

You can take a bus or a train to go from Chicago to Wilmington. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Chicago to Wilmington takes around 23h 45m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 19h 50m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 649 miles (1046 km) that separate the two cities.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Wilmington start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $121.

You can expect to pay around $169 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $121 and $257, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Chicago to Wilmington. Don't forget to bring a snack and a blanket to help you stay comfortable through the night.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Wilmington!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Wilmington.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Wilmington.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Wilmington.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Wilmington?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time23h 45mAvg Price$169Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time21h 51mAvg Price$301Daily Departures6

The best way to travel between Chicago and Wilmington is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $169 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $121. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Wilmington, choose the bus, as it will take you from Chicago to Wilmington in about 21h 51m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Wilmington to Chicago

You can also go to Wilmington by train

Train from Chicago to Wilmington

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