There are 8 ways to get from Glenolden to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
4h 36m$148–381Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
22h 29m$124–244Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h 31m$230–1,106Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
22h 22m$136–226Drive 751.6 mi
- Drive from Glenolden to Chicagocar 751.6 mi
12h 34m$138–199Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
5h 5m$128–231Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
5h 49m$143–908Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 31m$273–653
Glenolden to Chicago by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glenolden to Chicago is to bus via Baltimore which costs $120 - $250 and takes 22h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Glenolden to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Glenolden to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ashland Av & MacDade Blvd - FS and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Glenolden to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Glenolden and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Wilmington, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 31m.
The distance between Glenolden and Chicago is 694 miles. The road distance is 755.9 miles.
The best way to get from Glenolden to Chicago without a car is to train via Washington which takes 21h 31m and costs $230 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Glenolden to Chicago, including transfers.
Glenolden to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Glenolden to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Glenolden to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $230 - $1,200 and takes 21h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 22h 22m.
What companies run services between Glenolden, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glenolden to Chicago Union Station via Wilmington, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 21h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Glenolden to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Glenolden. It is currently 8:38 AM in Glenolden and 7:38 AM in Chicago.
Glenolden to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glenolden to Chicago is 756 miles. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from Glenolden to Chicago.
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