There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, 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 17m$145–378Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
6h 39m$94–380Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
18h 59m$121–211Train 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$233–1,086Drive 758.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Stationcar 758.7 mi
12h 28m$139–200Fly 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 49m$125–228Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
5h 19m$146–913Bus 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 49m$125–246Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
27h 10m$280–650
Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station is to bus via Baltimore which costs $120 - $250 and takes 24h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $140 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27h 10m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Chicago Union Station is 690 miles. The road distance is 763.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 18h 59m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $140 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 18h 59m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $230 - $1,100 and takes 21h.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Union Station via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 18h 59m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
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
- $75–430
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 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
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Philadelphia. It is currently 6:06 AM in Philadelphia and 5:06 AM in Chicago Union Station.
Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station is 763 miles. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station.
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