The train between Philadelphia, PA and Chicago takes 21h 20m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago. 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 on demand between Philadelphia, PA and Chicago. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA station and arriving at Chicago station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Philadelphia, PA to Chicago train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 30th Street Station.
Philadelphia, PA to Chicago train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Philadelphia, PA and Chicago is 1,067.9 km. The road distance is 1,454 km.
You can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Chicago Union Station via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Rockville Amtrak in around 21h 20m.