What is the travel distance from Chicago to Wilmington?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Wilmington?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Wilmington start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Wilmington Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Wilmington from $74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Chicago to Wilmington on September 25
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 50m	12:20pm	Newark (DE)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Wilmington on September 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 20m	9:50am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Wilmington on September 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	11:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 5h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 20m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Wilmington on September 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 2h	1:35pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 20m	7:15am	Newark (DE)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:33 AM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Wilmington.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$77 - $223	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$112 - $409	Average Duration21h 49m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Wilmington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

$77Cheapest ticket

26kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$121

Average bus trip duration1d 1h

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure5:45am

Distance637 miles (1026 km)

Latest bus departure11:15pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,273 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Chicago Wilmington recent customer reviews

We had delay due to faulty bus.I arrived Wilmington too late.

Babatunde F.

July 24, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/510,656 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Chicago to Wilmington Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Chicago to Wilmington. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Chicago to Wilmington.

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Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Wilmington?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Wilmington

A - Wilmington Bus Station

B - Wilmington Station

C - Wilmington Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Wilmington, DE

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Wilmington?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Wilmington?

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

Best price found

09/23

$76

09/24

$87

Today

$91

09/26

$78

09/27

$102

09/28

$74

09/29

No data

09/30

No data

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Sep 28, 2025 with a price of $74

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 $74 to $159 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 $74 which is on 2025-09-28.

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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?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 1h	Avg Price$121	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time21h 49m	Avg Price$223	Daily Departures3

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Bus Tickets from Chicago to Wilmington, DE

Next departures

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Bus Chicago to Wilmington, DE: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Chicago Wilmington recent customer reviews

Chicago to Wilmington Bus

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Wilmington?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Wilmington, DE

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Wilmington?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Wilmington?

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What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Wilmington, DE?

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