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

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    4h 8m
    $115–608

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

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    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    6h 38m
    $84–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    20h 15m
    $151–242

  4. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    21h
    $273–1,129

  5. Drive 758.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Chicagocar car 758.2 mi
    12h 27m
    $139–200

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    4h 35m
    $145–328

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    5h 15m
    $106–1,053

  8. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus Greyhound US0305
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    24h 40m
    $136–258

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 10m
    $330–700

Philadelphia to Chicago by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration20h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 685.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Chicago Bus Station via Allentown Transportation Center and Allentown in around 20h 15m.

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