The average train between Chicago and Philadelphia takes 19h 25m and the fastest train takes 18h 56m. 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 earliest departure is at 6:40 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chicago is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Philadelphia at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 19h 25m. 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 station and arriving at Philadelphia station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
Chicago to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Book your Chicago to Philadelphia train tickets online with Amtrak, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chicago and Philadelphia is 1,067.9 km. The road distance is 1,452 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 29m.
