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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Dover takes 39h 42m and the fastest bus takes 35h 6m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

39h 42m
Duration
1,288 mi
Distance
$243
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Dover bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Chicago and Dover. The service departs Chicago at 7:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Dover at 07:21:00. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 39h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus35h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus2d 10h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus35h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAFlixbus USACOAST Bus35h 6m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,288.2 mi
  • Duration: 39h 42m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dover, NH, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via New York Midtown, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 28h 42m.

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