There are 11 ways to get from Pennsylvania to Illinois by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
4h 17m$44–277Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
20h$140–210Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h 20m$225–1,096Drive 758.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Chicagocar 758.2 mi
12h 27m$139–200Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
4h 8m$145–378Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PIT - MDW
4h 14mBus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Seventh Ave + Smithfield St to Pittsburgh International Airportbus
- Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIT - ORD
4h 40mFly Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
4h 30m$59–373Fly 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
4h 37m$125–228Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 40m$137–233Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 14m$273–653
Pennsylvania to Illinois by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pennsylvania to Illinois is to fly which costs $40 - $280 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Pennsylvania to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $140 - $380.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Philadelphia Bus Station station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Pennsylvania to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from 15th St/City Hall and arriving at Chicago Union Station via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between Pennsylvania and Illinois is 431 miles. The road distance is 762.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Pennsylvania to Illinois, including transfers.
Pennsylvania to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Pennsylvania to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Pennsylvania to Illinois is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 20h, you could also train via Washington, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 21h 20m.
What companies run services between Pennsylvania, USA and Illinois, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–210 and the journey takes 20h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–440
- 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
- $140–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Pennsylvania to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h behind Pennsylvania. It is currently 3:29 PM in Pennsylvania and 2:29 PM in Illinois.
Pennsylvania to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pennsylvania to Illinois is 763 miles. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Pennsylvania to Illinois.
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