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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Great Lakes (Station)by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Great Lakes (Station) by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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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
    $150–415

  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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 16m
    $94–367

  3. 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

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus 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
    24h 5m
    $151–296

  5. Drive 793.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Great Lakes (Station)car car 793.1 mi
    13h 12m
    $145–210

  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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 30m
    $95–465

  7. 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 12m
    $163–823

  8. 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

  9. 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
    24h 15m
    $179–284

  10. 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
    $350–695

Philadelphia to Great Lakes (Station) by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Great Lakes via Washington, Columbus Circle, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Great Lakes via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, Clark & Harrison, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 24h 15m.

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