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

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

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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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 7m
    $150–385

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 30m
    $130–235

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    21h 18m
    $150–263

  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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    23h 1m
    $281–1,146

  5. Drive 793.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Great Lakescar car 793.6 mi
    13h 12m
    $145–210

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 16m
    $163–823

  7. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 42m
    $151–731

  8. Bus, train via Baltimore

    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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    27h 7m
    $144–280

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    29h 10m
    $346–699

Philadelphia to Great Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration21h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Great Lakes via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 1m.

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