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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia’s flagship art museum, known for major global collections and the iconic east steps made famous in film. A top cultural stop with strong special exhibitions.
Flights from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA depart on average 36 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $82 (€67) if you book in advance.
There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 664 miles (1069 km) distance in 1h 58m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 664 miles (1069 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $82 (€67) |
Flights per day 36 |
Direct flights 10 |
Fastest flight 1h 58m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$175
Average price
$515
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Flights per day
63
Distance
1069 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $515 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $175.
Of the 63 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Philadelphia, PA onSun, May 24, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct flights cover the 1069 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
On Sun, May 24 the longest flights will take 2 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA2970Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $98. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 664 miles (1069 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$263 Average price | $249 Average price | $199 Average price Cheapest | $314 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 24m Average total duration 20h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 20h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $249 (€201).
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $263 (€213).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 20m.
Train takes on average 20h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA flights for today, Saturday, May 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2310 · UA3991 | 5:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 16h13 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2806 · UA1575 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h12 | 3:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3022 · AA2783 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h26 | 12:26 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1689 · UA4335 | 6:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h40 | 2:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1799 · UA3991 | 6:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 15h13 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2115 | 6:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h06 | 9:46 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4413+ AA5925 | 6:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h24 | 12:04 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6363+ AA5287 | 6:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h21 | 12:06 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1784 · AA2498 | 6:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h49 | 12:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2038 | 7:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h15 | 10:15 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5640+ AA4953 | 7:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h15 | 12:15 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1217 · UA1575 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h07 | 3:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1217 · UA1510 | 7:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 15h25 | 11:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1231 · UA3991 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 14h13 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA4335 | 7:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h25 | 2:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2277 · UA4836 | 7:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h10 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2403+ AA4354 | 8:08 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h31 | 2:39 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA471 | 8:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h06 | 11:38 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2431 · UA1510 | 8:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 13h50 | 11:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2502 · AA2573 | 8:48 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h05 | 2:53 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA535 · UA3991 | 8:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h52 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2403+ AA4756 | 8:58 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h41 | 2:39 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA3221 | 9:41 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h29 | 3:10 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2398+ AA5474 | 9:53 AM O'Hare International Airport | 3h55 | 2:48 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1563 · AA1776 | 10:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h23 | 4:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2684 · UA1831 · UA4836 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h25 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA723 · UA3991 | 10:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h13 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5756 · UA6190 · UA4836 | 10:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h05 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1803 · UA1510 | 10:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h36 | 11:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1869 · UA4836 | 11:03 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h52 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1869 · UA4073 | 11:03 AM O'Hare International Airport | 11h41 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5861+ AA4949 | 11:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h15 | 4:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2182 | 11:33 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h14 | 2:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1743 | 11:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h08 | 2:48 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2681 · AA1838 | 12:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h12 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA555 · AA2312 | 12:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h19 | 6:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1448 · UA3991 | 12:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h03 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA767 · UA1510 | 1:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h25 | 11:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA293 · UA4836 | 1:18 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h37 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA293 · UA4073 | 1:18 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h26 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1859 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h13 | 4:38 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1675+ AA5406 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h11 | 6:36 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6312 · B61159 | 1:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 17h35 | 8:31 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1862 · UA3991 | 2:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h38 | 10:43 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2430 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h22 | 5:42 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2803 · UA1510 | 2:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h57 | 11:30 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4504+ AA5167 | 2:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h14 | 8:54 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5867 · UA6362 · UA4073 | 2:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h49 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5862+ AA4909 | 3:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h03 | 9:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1015 | 3:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h17 | 6:38 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2437 · UA4073 | 3:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h51 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1848 | 5:13 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h16 | 8:29 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1776 | 6:08 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h20 | 9:28 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2202 · UA4073 | 6:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h32 | 11:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1974 · UA1214 | 6:17 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h14 | 5:31 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1475 · UA2631 | 6:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 16h18 | 11:58 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2443 | 6:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h17 | 10:05 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA329 · UA1214 | 8:03 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h28 | 5:31 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2813 · UA2631 | 8:08 PM O'Hare International Airport | 14h50 | 11:58 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4582 | 8:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h21 | 12:06 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA490 | 9:19 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h12 | 12:31 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1884 | 9:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h11 | 12:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 24 | |||||
UA2666 · UA1575 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h12 | 3:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2970 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h12 | 8:12 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2842 · AA2291 | 5:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h11 | 11:21 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Philadelphia’s flagship art museum, known for major global collections and the iconic east steps made famous in film. A top cultural stop with strong special exhibitions.
Renowned collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early modern art displayed in an intimate, distinctive installation. Highly regarded for both art quality and presentation.
Major science museum with interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and the famous giant heart. Especially popular with families and visitors seeking hands-on experiences.
Historic public market and one of the city’s busiest gathering places, valued for atmosphere, local culture, and classic Philadelphia energy.
Elegant central square surrounded by shops, residences, and leafy paths. One of the city’s best places to relax, people-watch, and enjoy urban scenery.
Historic neighborhood packed with colonial-era streetscapes, major heritage sites, galleries, and lively pedestrian areas. Ideal for walking and first visits.
Philadelphia’s signature sandwich of thin-sliced beef on a long roll, usually topped with fried onions and cheese such as provolone, American, or Cheese Whiz.
A classic South Philadelphia sandwich with slow-roasted pork, sharp provolone, and broccoli rabe on an Italian roll; many locals consider it the city’s best sandwich.
A local street-food staple, Philadelphia soft pretzels are denser and chewier than other styles and are often eaten plain or with mustard.
Historic public market with many established Philadelphia food vendors. Ideal for trying local specialties like roast pork, cheesesteaks, pretzels, and baked goods in a lively setting.
Widely acclaimed modern Israeli restaurant known for polished service, creative mezze, and a destination-worthy dining experience.
Beloved no-frills institution celebrated for both roast pork sandwiches and excellent cheesesteaks; a classic choice for traditional local fare.
Moderate by major U.S. city standards. Hotels can be pricey in Center City, but casual food and transit are reasonable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5.
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