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How to get fromEvanston to Philadelphiaby subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Evanston to Philadelphia by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Main to Washington/Wabashsubway
    2. Take the subway from Washington/Wabash to Midwaysubway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeMDW - PHL
    4h 52m
    $84–450

  2. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville AmtraktrainFloridian
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationtrainNortheast Regional
    21h 4m
    $155–921

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to AllentownbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to PhiladelphiabusFab20
    22h 20m
    $127–212

  4. Drive 770.1 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Philadelphiacar770.1 mi
    12h 37m
    $141–203

  5. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Main to Clark/Lakesubway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeORD - PHL
    5h 7m
    $104–340

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)planeMDW - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
    6h 13m
    $88–1,062

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)planeORD - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
    6h 29m
    $98–982

  8. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)planeMKE - PHL
    7h 11m
    $233–587

  9. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationbusGreyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to PhiladelphiabusGreyhound US0350
    22h 29m
    $100–245

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street StationtrainCardinal
    27h 31m
    $140–450

Evanston to Philadelphia by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Evanston to 30th Street Station via Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Washington Union Station in around 21h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Philadelphia via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Allentown in around 22h 20m.

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