Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
21 h 3 m
Average
23 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1069 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Chicago, IL every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 663 miles (1069 km) |
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Average train duration | 20 h 44 min |
Average train ticket price | $219 (€189) |
Train frequency | 2 a day |
Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
Train companies | Amtrak or Amtrak Acela |
Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL cover the 663 miles (1069 km) long journey taking on average 20 h 44 min with our travel partners like Amtrak or Amtrak Acela. Normally, there are 2 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $219 (€189), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $136 (€117).
Buy your official Amtrak and Amtrak Acela train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL from $153 (€132) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Acela is Amtrak’s flagship high-speed train service operating services along the Northeast Corridor, connecting major cities like Washington, D. C. Baltimore, Philadelphia, NYC, Providence, and Boston. Acela trains are the fastest in the United States and can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). When booking an Acela train between Philadelphia, PA and Chicago, IL, you can choose between Business Class and First Class. Although each class offers different levels of services and accommodations, amenities in both classes include seat reservations, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, adjustable lighting at every seat, conference tables, large tray tables, and spacious and comfortable seats with extra legroom. Passengers can also purchase food and drinks on the train at Café Acela.
Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL train information with Amtrak Acela:
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