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

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

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  1. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    5h 3m
    $147–383

  2. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Villanova to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    5h 33m
    $127–233

  3. 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 58m
    $215–1,097

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 24m
    $136–219

  5. Drive  745.6 mi

    1. Drive from Villanova University to Chicagocar car 745.6 mi
    12h 12m
    $137–197

  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
    6h 21m
    $149–959

  7. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus Greyhound US0305
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    26h 29m
    $140–239

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 50m
    $253–654

Villanova University to Chicago by foot, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 696 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a vehicle from Villanova University to Chicago Union Station via Villanova, 30th Street Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 21h 58m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 20h.

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