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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Grand Central Station by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, 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 16m
    $145–408

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    6h 30m
    $89–360

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia / ...
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    20h 27m
    $171–272

  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 14m
    $273–1,136

  5. Drive 758.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Grand Central Stationcar car 758.1 mi
    12h 27m
    $139–200

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    4h 44m
    $90–458

  7. 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 18m
    $146–913

  8. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 12m
    $143–286

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 23m
    $340–700

Philadelphia to Grand Central Station by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 686.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Grand Central 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 30th St Station to Grand Central Station via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, and Chicago Bus Station in around 20h 27m.

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