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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Palatineby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Palatine by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 35m
    $129–234

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

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    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
    7h 40m
    $93–376

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train
    20h 54m
    $139–231

  4. 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 Palatinetrain train
    22h 37m
    $260–1,125

  5. Drive 785.1 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Palatinecar car 785.1 mi
    13h 6m
    $144–207

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 Palatinetrain train
    5h 43m
    $159–384

  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 O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    7h 45m
    $174–803

  8. 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
    7h 47m
    $93–388

  9. Bus, train via Baltimore

    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 Palatinetrain train
    24h 3m
    $139–271

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain train Up-Nw
    28h 46m
    $325–677

Philadelphia to Palatine by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration20h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 714.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Palatine, 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 train from 30th Street Station to Palatine via Washington 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 22h 37m.

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