How far is Wilmington from Chicago?

The distance between the two cities is 649 miles (1046 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Wilmington to Chicago leave from Wilmington Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lake Michigan, Robie House, Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Conservatory and Museum of Science and Industry.

Bus Wilmington to Chicago from $89 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Wilmington to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:25pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	1d 3h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	23h 40m	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	9:25pm	Wilmington Bus Station	1d 2h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:30pm	Newark (DE)	1d 3h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:50pm	Delaware Rest Stop S	1d 5h	11:00pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Wilmington to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

645 milesDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$86 - $335	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$110 - $2,260	Average Duration22h 12m	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

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

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, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$189

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$113

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$212

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$130

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$116

The cheapest trip from Wilmington, DE to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $113

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 $113 to $321 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 $116 which is on 2025-11-28.