The average train between Chicago and Philadelphia, PA takes 19h 32m and the fastest train takes 19h 6m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA. 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, PA. 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, PA at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Rockville Amtrak and take an average of 19h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Philadelphia, PA station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.
Chicago to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
The distance between Chicago and Philadelphia, PA is 1,067.9 km. The road distance is 1,454 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to 15th St/City Hall via Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 19h 36m.
