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How to get fromChicago to Wilmingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Wilmington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORD - ILM
    4h 14m
    $96–432

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    26h 43m
    $167–328

  3. Train, bus via Petersburg

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    29h 4m
    $367–763

  4. Drive 878.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wilmingtoncar car 878.2 mi
    16h 42m
    $161–232

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane MDW - ILM
    5h 32m
    $116–572

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    30h 44m
    $404–810

Chicago to Wilmington by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration26h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Market St WB at 12th St via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Forden Station in around 26h 43m.

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