The average train between Chicago and Philadelphia takes 19h 44m and the fastest train takes 19h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Philadelphia. The service departs Chicago at 6:40 PM in the evening, which arrives into Philadelphia at 15:20:00. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 19h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at 30th Street Station via Rockville Amtrak station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.
Chicago to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
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The distance between Chicago and Philadelphia is 1067.9 km. The road distance is 1219 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Station via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 19h 19m.
