There are 10 ways to get from Waukesha to Philadelphia by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 1 bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Take the bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MKE - PHL
5h 42m$168–774Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORD - PHL
7h 24m$148–603Bus
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park & Ride to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
23h 41m$224–337Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Cardinal
30h 59m$380–773Drive 853.1 mi
- Drive from Waukesha to Philadelphiacar 853.1 mi
14h 27m$156–225Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MKE - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 4m$159–1,323Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MSN - PHL
7h 27m$177–785Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MKE - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 4m$489–1,218Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane MKE - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 36m$590–876Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park & Ride to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Baltimore to Philadelphiabus
25h 40m$174–343
Waukesha to Philadelphia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Philadelphia is to line 1 bus and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $160 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Goerke's Corners Park & Ride, Chicago Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at 30th Street Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 59m.
The distance between Waukesha and Philadelphia is 726 miles. The road distance is 858.1 miles.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Philadelphia without a car is to bus which takes 23h 41m and costs $220 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Waukesha to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Waukesha to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Goerke's Corners Park & Ride station.
Waukesha to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Waukesha to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 23h 41m and costs $220 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 30h 59m.
What companies run services between Waukesha, WI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Philadelphia Bus Station via Goerke's Corners Park & Ride, Chicago Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 23h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to 30th Street Station via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 30h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Philadelphia International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $340–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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 BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 262-524-3636
- [email protected]
- Website
- waukesha-wi.gov
Bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.waukesha-wi.gov/departments/transit.php
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park & Ride to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park & Ride to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $160–240
Bus from Baltimore to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $43–47
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukesha to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of Waukesha. It is currently 1:21 AM in Waukesha and 2:21 AM in Philadelphia.
Waukesha to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Philadelphia is 858 miles. It takes approximately 14h 27m to drive from Waukesha to Philadelphia.
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