How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Chicago start from $131. The average price for this route is around $246. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Chicago is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1044 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Chicago at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Chicago?

A bus trip from Wilmington to Chicago generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Wilmington to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Chicago?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Wilmington to Chicago from $121 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Chicago on December 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 2h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Chicago on December 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	23h 15m	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 2h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Chicago on December 31
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	1d 4h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 2h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Chicago on January 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 2h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:50am	Newark (DE)	1d 3h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Wilmington to Chicago on January 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	1:45pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	1d 10h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	2:00pm	Newark (DE)	21h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	3:30am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 3h	11:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:45am	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 2h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 21 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just $155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

21h 21mAverage Duration

1045 kmDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$131 - $651	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$155 - $2,111	Average Duration21h 21m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Wilmington and Chicago?

Stops in Wilmington

A
Wilmington Bus Station
Wilmington Bus Station, 101 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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B
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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C
Wilmington Bus Stop
101 N French , Wilmington, DE 19801

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,456 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,774 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wilmington, DE to Chicago by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Wilmington to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Wilmington to Chicago start from $131. The average price for this route is around $246. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Wilmington to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Wilmington to Chicago is 1d 3h, covering a distance of 1044 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h 10m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Wilmington to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 26 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Wilmington to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Wilmington to Chicago at 2:35am. And the latest bus departs at 9:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Wilmington to Chicago?
A bus trip from Wilmington to Chicago generates an estimated 26 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Wilmington to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87435 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Wilmington to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Wilmington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Wilmington to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-25

$278

12-26

$245

Today

$291

12-28

$298

12-29

$214

12-30

$216

12-31

$198

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $198

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

You can expect to pay from $198 to $428 for a bus ticket from Wilmington, DE to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $198 which is on 2025-12-31.