There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
2h 41m$147–366Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
3h 10m$130–216Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640
21h 34m$163–278Train 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 37m$275–1,156Drive 756.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicagocar 756.7 mi
12h 38m$139–200Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus New York
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
23h 39m$136–283Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 29m$333–703
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago is to bus via Baltimore which costs $130 - $290 and takes 23h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $140 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia 30th St Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Allentown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A 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 37m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Chicago is 681 miles. The road distance is 761.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 34m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago bus services, operated by Martz Bus, depart from Philadelphia 30th St Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $140 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $280 and takes 21h 34m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $270 - $1,200 and takes 21h 37m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), 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 Airport Terminal A to Chicago Bus Station via Gray 30th St Station, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Allentown Transportation Center, and Allentown in around 21h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago bus services, operated by Martz Bus, arrive at Allentown Transportation Center station.
Chicago is 1h behind Philadelphia Airport (PHL). It is currently 6:11 PM in Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and 5:11 PM in Chicago.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago is 761 miles. It takes approximately 12h 38m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chicago.
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