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How to get fromPhiladelphia, PA to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    4h 14m
    $145–408

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    4h 41m
    $90–458

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    19h 17m
    $132–233

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    21h 20m
    $275–1,146

  5. Drive 758.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia, PA to Chicagocar car 758.2 mi
    12h 27m
    $139–200

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    5h 37m
    $149–878

  7. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus Greyhound US0305
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    24h 47m
    $137–270

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 14m
    $343–703

Philadelphia, PA to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration19h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, 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 vehicle from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station and Newark Penn Station in around 19h 17m.

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