There are 8 ways to get from Temple University to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
4h 43m$147–383Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PHL - ORD
5h 12m$127–233Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
21h 15m$133–214Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
21h 39m$225–1,087Drive 756.6 mi
- Drive from Temple University to Chicagocar 756.6 mi
12h 28m$139–200Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BWI - MDW
6h 1m$149–959Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
26h 5m$140–239Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
28h 30m$273–604
Temple University to Chicago by foot and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Temple University to Chicago is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 21h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Temple University to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Temple University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 12th St & Berks St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Temple University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Temple University and arriving at Chicago Union Station via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 39m.
The distance between Temple University and Chicago is 693 miles. The road distance is 761 miles.
The best way to get from Temple University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Temple University to Chicago, including transfers.
Temple University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Temple University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Temple University to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 21h 15m, you could also train via Washington, which costs $220 - $1,100 and takes 21h 39m.
What companies run services between Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 20h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Temple University to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Temple University. It is currently 5:50 PM in Temple University and 4:50 PM in Chicago.
Temple University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temple University to Chicago is 761 miles. It takes approximately 12h 28m to drive from Temple University to Chicago.
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