Bus Tickets from Chicago to Wilmington, DE

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Wilmington on September 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Wilmington Bus StationCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Wilmington Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Wilmington Bus StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Wilmington

Bus
Average PriceUS$81 - US$223Average Duration1d 2h
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$112 - US$409Average Duration21h 49m
95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$81, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day
1d 2hAverage Duration
US$81Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$125
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses25
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance1035 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

Chicago to Wilmington Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Wilmington, DE

  1. What is the travel distance from Chicago to Wilmington?

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

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

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Wilmington Bus Station, in Wilmington.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-17
No data
09-18
US$78
Today
US$100
09-20
US$102
09-21
US$76
09-22
US$96
09-23
US$92
09-24
US$87
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Sep 21, 2025 with a price of US$76

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

You can expect to pay from US$76 to US$137 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Wilmington, DE based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$76 which is on 2025-09-21.

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.

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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, DE?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Wilmington, DE to Chicago

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Train from Chicago to Wilmington, DE

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