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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Great Lakes takes 25h 39m and the fastest bus takes 20h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Philadelphia to Great Lakes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 39m
Duration
926 mi
Distance
$187
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Philadelphia to Great Lakes bus times

Buses run twice a week between Philadelphia and Great Lakes. The service departs Philadelphia at 11:55 PM at night, which arrives into Great Lakes at 05:54:00. All services require a transfer at Chicago Bus Station and take an average of 25h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)30h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Flixbus USAChicago Transit (CTA)20h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Great Lakes? 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.

Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Great Lakes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 926.2 mi
  • Duration: 25h 39m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 20h.

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