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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Nilesby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Niles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    4h 31m
    $126–232

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

    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
    6h 18m
    $85–352

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    20h 59m
    $143–225

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    23h 15m
    $453–1,304

  5. Drive  771.9 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Nilescar car 771.9 mi
    12h 45m
    $141–204

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway, bus

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Jefferson Parksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B to Harlem Stationbus bus
    5h 10m
    $148–387

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

    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
    6h 42m
    $110–386

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    21h 33m
    $142–213

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 14m
    $585–899

Philadelphia to Niles by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration20h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harlem Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B in around 20h 59m.

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