How much does a train ticket cost from Wilmington to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Chicago start from £78. The average price for this train route is around £173. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Wilmington to Chicago is 21h 21m, covering a distance of 648 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20h 20m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Wilmington to Chicago departs at 08:45. And the latest train departs at 13:25.

Train Wilmington to Chicago from £75 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Wilmington to Chicago on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:24	Wilmington Station	21h 21m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	13:25	Wilmington Station	20h 20m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	08:45	Wilmington Station	1d 2h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:32	Wilmington Station	21h 13m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	08:45	Wilmington Station	1d 2h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Chicago on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:55	Wilmington Station	23h 17m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Wilmington Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	11:55	Wilmington Station	23h 17m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	11:55	Wilmington Station	23h 17m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	12:57	Wilmington Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Wilmington to Chicago on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:45	Wilmington Station	1d 2h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
Train	12:57	Wilmington Station	22h 15m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
Train	08:45	Wilmington Station	1d 2h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:47	Wilmington Station	1d 2h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	08:47	Wilmington Station	1d 2h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Wilmington to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

1d 3hAverage duration

640 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£64 - £223	Average duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£78 - £1,677	Average duration21h 21m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Wilmington, DE and Chicago?

Wilmington, DE

A
Wilmington Station
100 French St, Wilmington, DE 19801, USA
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Chicago

A
Union Station
225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £78

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Wilmington to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Wilmington to Chicago start from £78. The average price for this train route is around £173. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wilmington to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Wilmington to Chicago is 21h 21m, covering a distance of 648 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 20h 20m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Wilmington to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wilmington to Chicago?
The earliest train from Wilmington to Chicago departs at 08:45. And the latest train departs at 13:25.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

27/01

£187

28/01

£206

Today

£147

30/01

£112

31/01

£171

01/02

£136

02/02

No data

03/02

No data

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Chicago was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of £112

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

You can expect to pay from £112 to £876 for a train ticket from Wilmington, DE to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £112, which is on 2026-01-30.