There are 8 ways to get from Villanova University to Chicago by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
4h 57m$148–411Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
5h 25m$93–461Bus
- Take the bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
20h 55m$139–232Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h 53m$275–1,146Drive 745.6 mi
- Drive from Villanova University to Chicagocar 745.6 mi
12h 13m$137–197Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
6h 11m$149–878Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus New York
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
23h 55m$136–283Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 45m$343–703
Villanova University to Chicago by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villanova University to Chicago is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 20h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Villanova University to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $140 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Villanova University station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Gulph Mills Station - onsite and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via King of Prussia Park & Ride and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Villanova University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Villanova and arriving at Chicago Union Station via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 53m.
The distance between Villanova University and Chicago is 700 miles. The road distance is 750 miles.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $130 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Villanova University to Chicago, including transfers.
Villanova University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from King of Prussia Park & Ride station.
Villanova University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Villanova University to Chicago is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $270 - $1,200 and takes 21h 53m.
What companies run services between Villanova University, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Chicago Bus Station via Villanova South, Gulph Mills, Gulph Mills Station - onsite, South Gulph Rd & Bill Smith Blvd, King of Prussia Park & Ride, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 20h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Chicago Union Station via Villanova, 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 21h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–490
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from King of Prussia Park & Ride to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Villanova University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Villanova University. It is currently 8:35 PM in Villanova University and 7:35 PM in Chicago.
Villanova University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villanova University to Chicago is 750 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Villanova University to Chicago.
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