There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan by plane, bus (Greyhound, 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 43m$463–853Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane PHL - TVC
3h 43m$93–553Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
19h 9m$124–214Train 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$236–1,089Drive 758.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Chicagocar 758.2 mi
12h 27m$139–200Fly 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$145–378Fly 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 35m$125–228Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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 25m$94–380Bus 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
24h 59m$128–249Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
27h 22m$283–618
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan is to bus via Baltimore which costs $120 - $250 and takes 24h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $460 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Jackson & Wabash via Newark Penn Station and Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 9m.
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 19h 9m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 43m and costs $460 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 19h 9m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $230 - $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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Jackson & Wabash via Newark Penn Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 19h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn 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.