The average bus between Dover and Chicago takes 26h 15m and the fastest bus takes 23h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dover to Chicago. 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 Dover and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Chicago at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Wilmington Tc and take an average of 26h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover to Chicago? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Chicago station via Wilmington Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.
Dover to Chicago bus services, operated by DART First State, depart from Federal St @ Water St station.
Dover to Chicago bus services, operated by DART First State, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Dover to Chicago bus tickets online with DART First State and Greyhound USA.
The distance between Dover and Chicago is 1,065.7 km. The road distance is 1,410 km.
You can take a bus from Federal St @ Water St to Chicago Bus Station via Wilmington Tc, Wilmington Bus Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 23h 28m.