There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to House on the Rock by plane, taxi, train, car or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Fly from Philadelphia, taxi
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Fly from Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison (MSN)
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Take a taxi from Madison to House on the Rock
Cheapest
Train, drive
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Take the train from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
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Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
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Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portage
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Drive from Portage to House on the Rock
Train to Newark, fly, taxi
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Take the train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Madison (MSN)
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Take a taxi from Madison to House on the Rock
Train to New York La Guardia, fly, taxi
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Take the train from Philadelphia to New York Penn Station
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Fly from New York La Guardia (LGA) to Madison (MSN)
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Take a taxi from Madison to House on the Rock
Bus
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Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown
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Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Gary
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Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Amtrak
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Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Train, bus
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Take the train from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station
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Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride
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Take the bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
Drive
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Drive from Philadelphia to House on the Rock
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to House on the Rock is to train and drive which costs $140 - $360 and takes 26h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to House on the Rock is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 16m and costs $340 - $1,000.
The distance between Philadelphia and House on the Rock is 808 miles. The road distance is 961 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to House on the Rock without a car is to bus which takes 30h 22m and costs $180 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Philadelphia to House on the Rock, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Philadelphia Airport to Madison Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 35m.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to House on the Rock is 961 miles. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Philadelphia to House on the Rock.
American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta offer flights from Philadelphia Airport to Madison Airport.
There are 11+ hotels available in House on the Rock. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Philadelphia Airport is to train which takes 22 min and costs $0 - $7.

- Distance: 807.8 miles
- Duration: 5h 16m
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and House on the Rock, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia to House on the Rock via Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD, Gary Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride, Madison, and Dodgeville, WI in around 30h 22m.

- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $800
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200 - $850
Flights from Newark to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $1,100
Flights from Newark to Madison via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $1,100
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $850

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $800
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $900
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $900
Flights from Newark to Madison via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $650
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190 - $800

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $800
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $800
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $800
Flights from Philadelphia to Madison via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $850
Flights from Newark to Madison via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $550
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270 - $700
Flights from New York La Guardia to Madison via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270 - $700

Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-523-6590
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14 - $85
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $14 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $27 - $85
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Philadelphia to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15 - $90
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $15 - $45
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $28 - $90
- Business Class Seat
- $45 - $120
Train from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $100
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $16 - $50
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $100
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $140

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $26 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $26 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
Train from Philadelphia to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Business Seat
- $40 - $60
Train from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $45
- Premium
- $190 - $270
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $50 - $75
- Business Seat
- $45 - $70
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80 - $120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $80 - $120
- Premium
- $290 - $400
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $160 - $240
- Business Seat
- $170 - $240
Train from Chicago Union Station to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $35 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $85
- Business Seat
- $55 - $80
Train from Philadelphia to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100 - $150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $100 - $150
- Premium
- $330 - $460
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $210 - $310
- Business Seat
- $220 - $320

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Philadelphia to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22 - $140
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $70
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $35 - $120
- Business Seat - Adult
- $40 - $140
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $65 - $120
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $120 - $210
- First Class - Adult
- $140 - $230
Train from Philadelphia to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27 - $170
- Website
- Amtrak Acela
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $27 - $85
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $160
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $170
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $80 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens and Active Military
- $140 - $260
- First Class - Adult
- $160 - $280

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17 - $25
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $17 - $25
- Flexible
- $35 - $55
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75 - $110
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $75 - $110
- Flexible
- $110 - $170
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $16
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $11 - $16
- Flexible
- $27 - $40

- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, Baltimore, MD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22 - $35
- Website
- peterpanbus.com

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison Dutch Mill Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Amtrak

- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Madison, WI - Dutch Mill P&R
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $32
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Book at
- coachusa.com

- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Madison to Dodgeville, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $19
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Adult
- $14 - $19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $150 - $190
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
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