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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dover
    Departure location: Dover (7-Eleven)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $196
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dover
    Departure location: Dover (7-Eleven)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $204
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dover
    Departure location: Dover (7-Eleven)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $248
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dover
    Departure location: Dover, DE
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $204
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Dover
    Departure location: Dover, DE
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $159
Bus Dover to Chicago: Trip Overview

Bus Dover to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$261
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses10
Earliest bus departure3:25 AM
Distance658 miles (1061 km)
Latest bus departure11:35 PM

Dover to Chicago Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures10
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:25AM - 11:35PM
Minimum Price$149
Average Ticket Price$261
Minimum Trip Duration1d3h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d9h
Distance658 miles (1061 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Dover - Chicago

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Chicago without flying. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Dover to Chicago is about 1d 9h, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 1d 3h. This is the time it takes to travel the 664 miles (1071 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Dover and Chicago is 664 miles (1071 km).

About 10 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses from Dover to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Dover to Chicago a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 3:25 AM and 11:35 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Dover to Chicago leave from Dover Downs and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $149 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Chicago from Dover.

You can expect to pay around $261 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $149 to $383, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Robie House, Lincoln Park Zoo, Lake Michigan and Auditorium Building and Theatre.

Certainly! You can indeed opt for an overnight bus from Dover to Chicago. Make sure to pack a blanket and a snack to make your trip more comfortable.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Dover to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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 Dover to Chicago.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Dover to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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Bus from Chicago to Dover

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