The average bus between Chicago and Dover takes 23h 23m and the fastest bus takes 20h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Dover. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 23h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Dover. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Dover station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 23m.
Chicago to Dover bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Dover bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Chicago and Dover is 1,094.6 km. The road distance is 1,398 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 16h 25m. Jefferson Lines also services this route once daily.