How to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL

There are 3 options to travel between Philadelphia, PA and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of €137.

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL:

A bus is €152 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average €289.

A bus is €316 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average €453.

The fastest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 51m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 20h 27m.

Bus takes on average 20h 42m.

The distance from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is approximately 664 miles (1069 km).

The average frequency per day from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is:

• Around 49 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL:

• Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
• Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
• Travel with American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, skywest airlines, Sun Country Airlines, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Chicago, IL by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL:

• 12 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.

Omio customers who travel from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chicago, IL to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Chicago, IL, you can explore the Museum of Science and Industry and its interactive exhibits, enjoy the vibrant neighborhoods like Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, take a river cruise to view iconic architecture, and attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo for a free and enjoyable day. For sights, don't miss Millennium Park with its modern art, the renowned Art Institute of Chicago, the entertainment hub of Navy Pier, panoramic views from Willis Tower Skydeck, and the fascinating exhibits at the Field Museum.

To fully experience Chicago, IL, plan for at least 3-4 days to visit key attractions such as Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, and explore diverse neighborhoods.