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

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There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Northbrook by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain train
    5h 46m
    $99–564

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    7h 51m
    $88–367

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 10m
    $129–222

  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
    22h 14m
    $254–564

  5. Drive 780.6 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Northbrookcar car 780.6 mi
    12h 59m
    $143–206

  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
    5h 40m
    $121–356

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    6h 31m
    $90–331

  8. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $177–916

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

    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
    7h 39m
    $90–358

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimorebus bus New York
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 51m
    $146–305

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    28h 6m
    $298–649

Philadelphia to Northbrook by bus, foot, and train (Flixbus)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $120–210 and the journey takes 20h. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Northbrook via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, and Chicago Union Station in around 22h 14m.

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