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Bus Wilmington to Chicago: Trip Overview

Bus Wilmington to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$135
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure9:15 AM
Distance738 miles (1190 km)
Latest bus departure4:10 PM

Wilmington to Chicago Buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Departures5
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures9:15AM - 4:10PM
Minimum Price$129
Average Ticket Price$135
Minimum Trip Duration1d7h
Average Bus Trip Duration1d9h
Distance738 miles (1190 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteGreyhound
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Wilmington - 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. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Wilmington to Chicago takes about 1d 9h on average, although the fastest bus will take 1d 7h, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 742 miles (1196 km) that separate the two cities.

Wilmington and Chicago are 742 miles (1196 km) apart.

About 5 buses travel this route daily, provided by Greyhound. The number of buses from Wilmington to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from Wilmington to Chicago by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 9:15 AM for the initial departure and runs until 4:10 PM for the final departure.

The majority of buses traveling from Wilmington to Chicago start their journey at Cape Fear Public Transit Bus Stop and wind up at Union Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival 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. $97 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Chicago from Wilmington.

The bus ticket costs $135 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $97 to $351, 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 Lake Michigan, Grant Park, Auditorium Building and Theatre, Robie House and Museum of Science and Industry.

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

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Wilmington to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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 Wilmington to Chicago.

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 Wilmington to Chicago.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Wilmington to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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 average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Chicago to Wilmington

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