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How to get fromWilmington to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ILM - ORD
    3h 34m
    $76–342

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 46m
    $156–327

  3. Bus, train via Petersburg

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fayetteville Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    30h 26m
    $358–767

  4. Drive 890.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmington to Chicagocar car 890.7 mi
    16h 6m
    $163–235

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ILM - MDW
    5h 7m
    $91–402

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    32h 4m
    $398–857

Wilmington to Chicago by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration27h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St EB at 6th St to Chicago Bus Station via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 27h 46m.

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