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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Chicago Union Stationby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station 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 17m
    $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 49m
    $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 19m
    $143–244

  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
    $273–1,136

  5. Drive 758.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Stationcar car 758.7 mi
    12h 28m
    $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 19m
    $146–913

  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 49m
    $149–283

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 10m
    $340–700

Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration19h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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 19h 19m.

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