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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Six Flags Great Americaby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Six Flags Great America by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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    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 Waukegantrain train
    7h 41m
    $151–388

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

    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 train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    10h 32m
    $98–371

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    23h 32m
    $145–264

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    30h 44m
    $349–704

  5. Drive 798.8 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Six Flags Great Americacar car 798.8 mi
    13h 18m
    $146–211

  6. 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 Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    8h 4m
    $131–238

  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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    8h 32m
    $164–825

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

    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 train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain train
    10h 16m
    $152–734

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Six Flags Great America via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 30h 44m.

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