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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Carol Streamby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Carol Stream by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePHL - ORD
    4h 19m
    $166–387

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeEWR - ORD
    5h 6m
    $135–554

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
    22h 38m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Naperville Amtrak Stationbus
    24h 14m
    $145–259

  5. Drive 786.4 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Carol Streamcar786.4 mi
    12h 58m
    $144–208

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winfieldtrain
    6h 15m

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Allentownbus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeABE - ORD
    7h 5m
    $146–461

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak StationtrainCarl Sandburg / ...
    31h 17m
    $169–547

Philadelphia to Carol Stream by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration24h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Carol Stream, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Carol Stream via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, and Winfield in around 22h 38m.

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