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How to Travel from

Philadelphia to Chicago, IL

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.57–$306.54
Plane from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.95–$255.45

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$293.77
Plane from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$702.50

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$62.59–$319.32
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$42.15–$191.59
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$52.37–$255.45

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$485.36
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$498.13
Plane from Laguardia Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$600.31

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$268.23
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.33–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$102.18–$344.86

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.82–$242.68
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.99–$229.91
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.71–$229.91

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$39.60–$472.59
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.49–$447.04
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.93–$434.27

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.66–$89.41
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$7.66–$89.41
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$57.48–$344.86

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.25–$217.14

Fullington Trailways

Phone:
+1 814-574-1827
Website:
fullingtontours.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL is to fly which costs $39.13 - $173.91 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $39.13 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Chicago, IL?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Chicago, IL?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 26h 45m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL?

The distance between Philadelphia and Chicago, IL is 1132 km. The road distance is 1221.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL without a car is to bus which takes 19h 10m and costs $65.22 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chicago, IL bus from?

Philadelphia to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Chicago, IL train from?

Philadelphia to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $43.48 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $260.87 and takes 19h 10m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $81.52 - $652.17 and takes 21h 2m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Chicago, IL bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Chicago, IL bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Chicago, IL?

Chicago, IL is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 03:12 in Philadelphia and 02:12 in Chicago, IL.

Where does the Philadelphia to Chicago, IL train arrive?

Philadelphia to Chicago, IL train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chicago, IL is 1221 km. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL?

Book your Philadelphia to Chicago, IL train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago, IL?

Book your Philadelphia to Chicago, IL bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago, IL?

There are 1346+ hotels available in Chicago, IL. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
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