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How to get fromChicago to Philadelphiaby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Philadelphia by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Jackson/Vicksburg, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane MDW - JAN
    2. Drive from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to Philadelphiacar car
    7h 27m
    $106–515

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    15h 53m
    $225–327

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jackson to Meridian Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Meridian Bus Stop to Philadelphiataxi taxi
    19h 3m
    $317–587

  4. Drive  698.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Philadelphiacar car 698.3 mi
    13h 4m
    $128–185

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Golden Triangle Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)plane plane MDW - GTR
    2. Drive from Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) to Philadelphiacar car
    7h 53m
    $116–575

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ORD - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Philadelphiacar car
    6h 55m
    $142–700

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MDW - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Philadelphiacar car
    6h 33m
    $182–900

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane ORD - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Philadelphiacar car
    8h 43m
    $112–475

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) flights

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Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Philadelphia, MS, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Philadelphia. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN), then drive to Philadelphia. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Meridian Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Philadelphia.

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