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How to get fromPhiladelphia to University of Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to University of Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    4h 35m
    $146–376

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 55th - 56th - 57th St.train train
    5h 27m
    $128–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus N2640
    19h 54m
    $139–233

  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
    21h 57m
    $279–1,144

  5. Drive 751.7 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to University of Chicagocar car 751.7 mi
    12h 20m
    $138–199

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    5h 37m
    $147–911

  7. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Spring Garden to Baltimorebus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 16m
    $139–282

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 19m
    $340–694

Philadelphia to University of Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and University of Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to University of Chicago via Harrisburg Bus Station, Chicago, 95th Red Line Station, and Cottage Grove & 58th Street in around 19h 54m.

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