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How to Travel from

Chicago to Philadelphia

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$271.74
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$347.83
Plane from Midway International Airport to Golden
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$423.91
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$260.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$326.09

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$173.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$217.39

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$456.52
Plane from Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$293.48
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$478.26
Plane from Midway International Airport to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43
Plane from Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$347.83
Plane from Midway International Airport to Laguardia
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$532.61
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ronald
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$369.57

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson
Ave. Duration:
15h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville
Ave. Duration:
16h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$81.52
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
25h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$92.39–$304.35

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$206.52
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.65–$206.52
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.57–$206.52
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$34.78–$413.04
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$391.30
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$380.43

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Jackson to Meridian
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis
Ave. Duration:
15h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.83–$293.48
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Jackson
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
17h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$315.22

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$206.52

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to 520
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$38.04

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Allentown to Philadelphia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $119.57 - $195.65 and takes 12h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia is to fly and drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $260.87 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The distance between Chicago and Philadelphia is 1220 km. The road distance is 1165 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Philadelphia without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 18h 33m and costs $173.91 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Philadelphia?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Chicago to Philadelphia, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Philadelphia is 1165 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Chicago to Philadelphia.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia?

There are three+ hotels available in Philadelphia. Prices start at $57.48 per night.
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