IL → PA · about 666 miles
Chicago to Philadelphia bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 7 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 20 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 5:55 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 20h 10m
- First departure
- 7:00 AM
- Last departure
- 5:55 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 4:10 AM +1 day | 20h 10m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 8:51 PM +1 day | 25h 56m | Tue, Thu, Sat | Chicago Union Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 8:56 PM +1 day | 26h 01m | Tue, Thu, Sat from Nov 7 | Chicago Union Station to Philadelphia | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 20 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 25 hours 56 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 5:55 PM (Tue, Thu, Sat).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Philadelphia?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Philadelphia leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.