How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Wilmington?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Wilmington start from $134. The average price for this route is around $230. 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 Chicago to Wilmington?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Wilmington is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1045 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Wilmington route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Wilmington at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

A bus trip from Chicago to Wilmington 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 Chicago to Wilmington?

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 87387 reviews.

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

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 Chicago to Wilmington?

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 Chicago to Wilmington?

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 Chicago to Wilmington from $151 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Wilmington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	23h 10m	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	20h 5m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h	5:55am	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	20h 30m	4:45pm	Wilmington Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	2:30am	Newark (DE)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 6:41 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Wilmington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Wilmington. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $134, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1045 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$134 - $681	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$160 - $3,613	Average Duration21h 51m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Wilmington?

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

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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Wilmington, DE 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 Chicago to Wilmington?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Wilmington start from $134. The average price for this route is around $230. 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 Chicago to Wilmington?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Wilmington is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1045 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 22h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Wilmington route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Wilmington?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Wilmington at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Wilmington?
A bus trip from Chicago to Wilmington 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 Chicago to Wilmington?
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 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Wilmington?
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 Chicago to Wilmington?
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 Chicago to Wilmington?
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

11-25

$380

11-26

$322

Today

$231

11-28

No data

11-29

$379

11-30

No data

12-01

No data

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Wilmington, DE was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $231

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 $231 to $575 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 $379 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.