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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Great Lakesby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    3h 43m
    $98–554

  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 29m
    $84–350

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    20h 24m
    $150–219

  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 16m
    $445–1,291

  5. Drive  758.2 mi

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

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    3h 48m
    $383–854

  7. 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 39m
    $125–199

  8. 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
    25h 4m
    $164–249

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 26m
    $580–888

Philadelphia to Great Lakes by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration20h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h.

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