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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Saint Charlesby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 37m
    $157–277

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 5m
    $124–410

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    22h 44m
    $172–298

  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 Genevatrain train
    23h 4m
    $293–1,161

  5. Drive 792 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Saint Charlescar car 792 mi
    13h 25m
    $145–209

  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 Genevatrain train
    6h 10m
    $162–400

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

    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
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 49m
    $178–773

  8. Bus, train

    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 Genevatrain train
    24h 30m
    $152–300

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Genevatrain train Up-W
    29h 13m
    $355–711

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar118Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Saint Charles via Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 in around 22h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Saint Charles via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Geneva in around 23h 4m.

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