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Philadelphia to Lake Michigan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Lake Michigan takes 26h 9m and the fastest bus takes 20h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 9m
Duration
926 mi
Distance
$176
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Lake Michigan bus times

Buses run twice a week between Philadelphia and Lake Michigan. The service departs Philadelphia at 11:55 PM at night, which arrives into Lake Michigan at 05:54:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 26h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)31h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)20h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan? 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.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 925.7 mi
  • Duration: 26h 9m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h.

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