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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dover and Chicago takes 22h 47m and the fastest bus takes 21h 31m. There is at least one bus 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.

22h 47m
Duration
976 mi
Distance
$194
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Dover to Chicago bus times

Buses run once daily between Dover and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 4:54 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Speedwell Ave At Cattano Ave and take an average of 22h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 45m • 3 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 45m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA21h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ TransitFlixbus USA23h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Dover to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 975.8 mi
  • Duration: 22h 47m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–220 and the journey takes 19h 40m.

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