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Compare train, bus, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $88. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 38m. 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 $88, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 664 miles (1069 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$253 Average price | $186 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price |
21h 50m Average total duration 21h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 18m Average total duration 19h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 3.2 - 6.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $233 (€191).
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $253 (€208).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 48m.
Train takes on average 21h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:45 PM20h10Philadelphia Bus Station6:55 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:45 PM20h10Philadelphia Bus Station6:55 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AA16525:15 AM2h23Philadelphia International Airport6:38 AMO'Hare International Airport$4451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 119 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian12:33 PM21h1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2691One-way1 transfer
- 95 Northeast Regional · 40 Floridian12:01 PM21h4430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2691One-way1 transfer
- 43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian12:42 PM21h0330th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA8:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$2811One-way1 transfer
+FlixBus12:01 PM19h09Philadelphia Bus Station6:10 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1981One-way1 transfer- · 5:35 PM17h25Philadelphia Bus Station10:00 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$2141One-way1 transfer
- · 5:35 PM21h10Philadelphia Bus Station1:45 PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$2301One-way1 transfer
UA27841:31 PM2h24Philadelphia International Airport2:55 PMO'Hare International Airport$2711One-way0 transfers- UA220711:38 AM2h28Philadelphia International Airport1:06 PMO'Hare International Airport$2711One-way0 transfers
- UA18118:05 AM2h29Philadelphia International Airport9:34 AMO'Hare International Airport$2711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $233 (€191).
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL costing on average $253 (€208).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 48m.
Train takes on average 21h 20m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 17 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.
- 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.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Spirit Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Martz Bus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
- 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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