Trains tickets from Chicago to Wilmington (DE)

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TodayMay 14
TomorrowMay 15
from $332
FriMay 16
from $201
SatMay 17
SunMay 18
MonMay 19
TueMay 20
from $128
WedMay 21

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Amtrak + Amtrak Acela
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 15 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 16 at
    Destination city: Wilmington
    Destination location: Wilmington Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Wilmington.

Bus
Average Price$78 - $233Average Duration22h
26kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$136 - $334Average 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 the good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 22 hours and with fares starting at just $78, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
22hAverage Duration
$78Cheapest ticket
26kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Wilmington: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$223
Average train trip duration21h 49m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure5:55pm
Distance648 miles (1044 km)
Latest train departure9:30pm

Chicago to Wilmington Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
05/12
$165
05/13
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Today
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05/15
$332
05/16
$201
05/17
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05/18
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05/19
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Wilmington was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $165

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

You can expect to pay from $165 to $2,109 for a train ticket from Chicago to Wilmington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $201 which is on 2025-05-16.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Wilmington, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Chicago and Wilmington, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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