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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Lake Michigan Beachby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 12 ways to get from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan Beach by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 20m
    $201–476

  2. Drive 704.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Lake Michigan Beachcar car 704.4 mi
    11h 40m
    $129–186

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    20h 28m
    $165–264

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    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 Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    23h 58m
    $286–1,181

  5. 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 Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    7h 47m
    $178–323

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHL - GRR
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $210–952

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Detroit, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PHL - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Dowagiac Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dowagiac Station to Lake Michigan Beachtaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $260–610

  8. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $147–475

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $540–1,012

  10. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane EWR - GRR
    3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train
    9h 47m
    $188–795

  11. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    22h 38m
    $173–302

  12. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    30h 7m
    $333–710

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Lake Michigan Beach, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Lake Michigan Beach via Newark Penn Station, Gary Bus Station, and Benton Harbor Bus Stop in around 20h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Lake Michigan Beach via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 23h 58m.

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