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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Grayslakeby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Grayslake by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 27m
    $150–386

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

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    8h 11m
    $92–358

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 53m
    $148–225

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    23h 4m
    $228–1,123

  5. Drive  799.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Grayslakecar car 799.4 mi
    13h 25m
    $146–211

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Edgebrook to Grayslaketrain train
    6h 24m
    $133–238

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $486–919

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train
    26h 53m
    $153–240

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grayslaketrain train Md-N
    29h 13m
    $276–667

Philadelphia to Grayslake by bus, foot, and train (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Grayslake, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–210 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Grayslake via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 4m.

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