The average train between Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Chestnut Hill at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia station and arriving at Chestnut Hill station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill is 426.5 km. The road distance is 524 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $70–800 and the journey takes 5h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.