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Trip Overview

The bus between Chicago and Philadelphia takes 20h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Chicago to Philadelphia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 10m
Duration
922 mi
Distance
$170
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Philadelphia bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Chicago and Philadelphia. The service departs Chicago at 7:00 AM in the morning, which arrives into Philadelphia at 04:10:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 20h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 20h 10m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Philadelphia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 921.9 mi
  • Duration: 20h 10m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h 10m.

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