There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Philadelphia by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak), subway, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
4h 11m$53–72Drive 196.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Philadelphiacar 196.6 mi
3h 35m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
5h 22m$148–220Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 47m$374–881Bus via Lafayette (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
5h 46m$59–114Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the taxi from Washington St & Hugo St to Philadelphiataxi
4h 28m$94–581
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Meijer E Washington St via Ctc-M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Indianapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Chicago and Philadelphia is 198 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chicago to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Chicago to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 5h 22m, you could also fly, which costs $370 - $900 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Philadelphia, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 4h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Estimated price
- $19–24
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:20 AM in Chicago and 2:20 AM in Philadelphia.
Chicago to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Indianapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Philadelphia is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Chicago to Philadelphia.
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