Trains from Wilmington, DE to Chicago, IL

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Train Wilmington to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$251
Average train trip duration20h 55m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure08:44
Distance648 miles
Latest train departure13:25

Wilmington to Chicago Trains

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Wilmington - Chicago

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Wilmington to Chicago cost?

    The average train ticket price from Wilmington to Chicago is US$251. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Wilmington to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Wilmington to Chicago?

    A train trip between Wilmington and Chicago is around 20h 55m, although the fastest train will take about 20h 20m. This is the time it takes to travel the 649 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Wilmington and Chicago?

    The number of trains from Wilmington to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Wilmington to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Wilmington to Chicago?

    When taking the train from Wilmington to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Wilmington to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Wilmington and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Wilmington to Chicago.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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