Bus Wilmington, NC to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Wilmington, NC to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$122

tomorrow

Sunday

$128

Monday

$132

Tuesday

$111

Wednesday

$106

Thursday

$104

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	30h 25m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 25m
Greyhound US	30h 50m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	33h 50m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/28/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 40m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:20:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	33h 50m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/30/2026 6:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	30h 25m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 25m
Greyhound US	30h 50m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/30/2026 6:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Greyhound US	31h 5m	9:10 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	3:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/30/2026 9:10:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	33h 50m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/31/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
	Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station		Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/31/2026 6:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Wilmington, NC to Chicago via Raleigh, NC, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  30h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:20 PM
  
  Wilmington, NC
  Forden Station
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 8/31/2026 6:20:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
- FlixBus
  
  27h 30m
  
  0
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $95
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 8/31/2026 9:25:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	30h 25m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/1/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 25m
Greyhound US	30h 50m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$124	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/1/2026 6:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Greyhound US	33h 50m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/1/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/1/2026 6:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	38h 40m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/1/2026 6:20:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	30h 25m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/2/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 25m
Greyhound US	30h 50m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	12:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/2/2026 6:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 12:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 50m
Greyhound US	38h 40m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	Economy	$123	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/2/2026 6:20:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$128	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/2/2026 6:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	33h 50m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/2/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/3/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	41h 45m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/3/2026 6:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 11:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 41h 45m
Greyhound US	33h 50m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/3/2026 2:45:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 33h 50m
Greyhound US	30h 25m	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:10 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/3/2026 2:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/4/2026 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 25m
Greyhound US	39h 5m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:25 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/3/2026 6:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
Greyhound US	38h 40m	6:20 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) at 9/3/2026 6:20:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 9/5/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago is $94 on 8/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Wilmington, NC and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Wilmington, NC and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Wilmington, NC to Chicago. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Wilmington, NC and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 buses from Wilmington, NC to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Wilmington, NC and Chicago, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Chicago starting from $94!

Cheapest Bus	$94
Fastest Bus	29h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:45 PM
Latest Bus	6:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	746.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Wilmington, NC to Chicago

Every day, 7 buses from 1 bus companies leave Wilmington, NC for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

$122

Saturday 08/29

Sunday 08/30

$128

Monday 08/31

$132

Tuesday 09/01

$115

Wednesday 09/02

$106

Thursday 09/03

$104

Friday 09/04

$112

Saturday 09/05

$115

Sunday 09/06

$118

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$109

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$96

Friday 09/11

$106

Saturday 09/12

$108

Sunday 09/13

$106

Monday 09/14

$96

Tuesday 09/15

$95

Wednesday 09/16

$97

Thursday 09/17

$102

Friday 09/18

$101

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Wilmington, NC to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Wilmington, NC to Chicago, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $92, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $101.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Wilmington, NC to Chicago, with $104. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $130.

How to save money travelling from Wilmington, NC to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Wilmington, NC to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Wilmington, NC to Chicago are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Wilmington, NC and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Wilmington, NC and Chicago.

Forden Station

Cando St 505

Walmart

Sigmon Road 5226

MAXX Store

S College RD 341

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Service and Comfort on the bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Wilmington, NC to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Wilmington, NC to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Wilmington, NC to Chicago bus

How much does a Wilmington, NC Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $94 and takes 40h 45m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Wilmington, NC to Chicago?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $94 and $149. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Wilmington, NC to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Wilmington, NC to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Wilmington, NC to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 29h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $126. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Wilmington, NC starts at 2:45 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Wilmington, NC for Chicago starts at 6:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Wilmington, NC Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Wilmington, NC and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Wilmington, NC and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the Wilmington, NC to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Wilmington, NC Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Wilmington, NC Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Wilmington, NC to Chicago on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Wilmington, NC to Chicago?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Wilmington, NC and Chicago. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Wilmington, NC to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Wilmington, NC and Chicago change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Wilmington, NC to Chicago

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Wilmington, NC and to Chicago

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Wilmington, NC and to Chicago. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!