There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane PHL - MKE
3h 46m$463–854Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABE - ORD
6h 22m$84–349Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
20h 24m$140–207Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h 13m$216–1,079Drive 758.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Chicagocar 758.2 mi
12h 27m$139–200Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PHL - TVC
3h 43m$88–484Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
4h 4m$145–379Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
4h 36m$125–229Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
25h 4m$140–236Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
27h 26m$261–612
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan is to bus which costs $140 - $210 and takes 20h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $85 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Lake Michigan is 701 miles. The road distance is 762.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan without a car is to bus which takes 20h 24m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $460 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $210 and takes 20h 24m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $210 - $1,100 and takes 21h 13m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 20h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Lake Michigan is 763 miles. It takes approximately 12h 27m to drive from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan.