The average bus between Pennsylvania and Illinois takes 21h 38m and the fastest bus takes 20h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pennsylvania to Illinois. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Pennsylvania and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pennsylvania is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Illinois at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Pennsylvania to Illinois? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Pennsylvania to Illinois. However, there are services departing from Pennsylvania station and arriving at Illinois station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
Pennsylvania to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Pennsylvania to Illinois bus tickets online with Greyhound USA and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Illinois is 993.6 km. The road distance is 1,468 km.
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Newark Penn Station in around 18h 50m.