Bus Chicago to Wilmington, NC - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Wilmington, NC from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$108

tomorrow

$84

Thursday

$94

Friday

$99

Saturday

$122

Sunday

$102

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	26h 5m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station		Economy	$108	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/8/2026 2:45:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m
	Greyhound US	32h 40m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	8:50 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station		Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/8/2026 11:10:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 1:20:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
Greyhound US	31h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 6:10:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 35m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 10:15:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
FlixBus	37h 50m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 11:55:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/10/2026 1:20:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
FlixBus	37h 50m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/10/2026 11:55:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 50m
Greyhound US	32h 5m	11:45 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:50 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$104	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/10/2026 11:45:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $104 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 5m
Greyhound US	26h 5m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/10/2026 2:45:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 30m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 1:20:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
FlixBus	32h 30m	5:15 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:15:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
Greyhound US	26h 5m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 2:45:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m
Greyhound US	31h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/11/2026 6:10:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	30h 35m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/12/2026 10:15:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	26h 5m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/12/2026 2:45:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m
Greyhound US	32h 40m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	8:50 AM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$125	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/12/2026 11:10:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $125 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 40m
Greyhound US	31h 35m	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/12/2026 6:10:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 31h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Wilmington, NC via Raleigh, NC, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  37h 20m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $83
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 PM to Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  3h 5m
  
  0
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Raleigh, NC
  Greyhound Bus Station
  
  8:50 AM
  
  Wilmington, NC
  Forden Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Greyhound Bus Station, Raleigh, NC (USA) at 9/11/2026 5:45:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
Travel time is 10h 15m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	37h 50m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/13/2026 11:55:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/15/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 37h 50m
Greyhound US	27h 30m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/13/2026 1:20:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 30m
FlixBus	32h 30m	5:15 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	2:45 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/13/2026 5:15:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 30m
Greyhound US	30h 35m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 9/13/2026 10:15:00 AM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Greyhound US	26h 5m	2:45 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:50 PM	Wilmington, NC	Forden Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 9/13/2026 2:45:00 PM to Forden Station, Wilmington, NC (USA) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 5m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC is $76 on 9/30/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Wilmington, NC

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Wilmington, NC are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Chicago to Wilmington, NC. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Chicago and Wilmington, NC.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 22 buses from Chicago to Wilmington, NC, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Wilmington, NC, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Wilmington, NC starting from $76!

Cheapest Bus	$76
Fastest Bus	27h 5m
Earliest Bus	2:45 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	746.1 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Wilmington, NC

Every day, 9 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Wilmington, NC: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/08/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$107

Wednesday 09/09

$84

Thursday 09/10

$94

Friday 09/11

$99

Saturday 09/12

$122

Sunday 09/13

$102

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$104

Thursday 09/17

$80

Friday 09/18

$94

Saturday 09/19

$101

Sunday 09/20

$94

Monday 09/21

$105

Tuesday 09/22

$94

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$79

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

$91

Sunday 09/27

$89

Monday 09/28

$94

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

$76

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$83

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Wilmington, NC

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Wilmington, NC, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $76, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $94.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Wilmington, NC, with $76. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $100.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Wilmington, NC

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Wilmington, NC in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Wilmington, NC are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Wilmington, NC

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Wilmington, NC.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Forden Station

Cando St 505

Walmart

Sigmon Road 5226

MAXX Store

S College RD 341

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Wilmington, NC? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Wilmington, NC? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Wilmington, NC bus

How much does a Chicago Wilmington, NC bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $76 and takes 28h 30m to reach Wilmington, NC. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Wilmington, NC?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $76 and $180. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Wilmington, NC.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Wilmington, NC each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Wilmington, NC bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Wilmington, NC take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC is offered by Greyhound US and takes 27h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $108. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC?

The earliest bus arriving in Wilmington, NC from Chicago starts at 2:45 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Wilmington, NC starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Wilmington, NC route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Wilmington, NC?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Wilmington, NC by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Wilmington, NC bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Wilmington, NC bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Wilmington, NC bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Wilmington, NC on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Wilmington, NC?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 9 daily trips between Chicago and Wilmington, NC. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Wilmington, NC

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Wilmington, NC

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Wilmington, NC. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!