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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Wrightsville Beach 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 21m
    $108–447

  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 29m
    $184–348

  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
    28h 29m
    $387–783

  4. Drive 887.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wrightsville Beachcar car 887.6 mi
    16h 57m
    $162–234

  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 39m
    $128–587

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    28h 44m
    $386–772

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Wrightsville Beach, 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 Wrightsville Beach via Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit in around 26h 29m.

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