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Philadelphia to Elgin

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$271.74
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$369.57
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$402.17–$815.22
Plane from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$923.91

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$239.13
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$217.39
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$271.74

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$260.87
Plane from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$326.09
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$923.91

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$36.96–$173.91

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43
Plane from Philadelphia International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30

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:
$16.30–$86.96
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
17h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$239.13
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
26h 45m
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 30th Street Station to Washington
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.83–$206.52
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$206.52

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:
$34.78–$413.04

Metra

Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elgin
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.70–$8.15

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$304.35
Bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$81.52

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:
$59.78–$184.78

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from 520 N Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA to Baltimore
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 Philadelphia to Allentown
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily

Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express

Phone:
(866) 912 6224
Website:
coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Bus from Milwaukee Airport to O'Hare
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.52–$34.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Elgin is to fly and train which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Elgin is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $47.83 - $250 .

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Elgin via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Elgin?

The distance between Philadelphia and Elgin is 1148 km. The road distance is 1284.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elgin without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 47m and costs $54.35 - $358.70 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Philadelphia to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Elgin train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Elgin?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elgin is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $47.83 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $86.96 - $706.52 and takes 22h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $108.70 - $315.22 and takes 22h 13m.

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Elgin?

Elgin is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 04:18 in Philadelphia and 03:18 in Elgin.

Where does the Philadelphia to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Elgin is 1285 km. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Philadelphia to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 133+ hotels available in Elgin. Prices start at $38.21 per night.
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