Trains tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia (PA)

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TodayMay 23
from $251
TomorrowMay 24
from $264
SunMay 25
from $326
MonMay 26
from $123
TueMay 27
from $149
WedMay 28
from $149
ThuMay 29
from $123
FriMay 30
from $170

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 25 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 30th Street Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Philadelphia.

Bus
Average Price$64 - $281Average Duration1d 1h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$104 - $621Average Duration22h 15m
97kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Philadelphia

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 22 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $104, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
22h 15mAverage Duration
$104Cheapest ticket
97kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$223
Average train trip duration22h 15m
Number of daily trains5
Earliest train departure5:55pm
Distance662 miles (1067 km)
Latest train departure9:30pm

Chicago to Philadelphia Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/21
$319
05/22
$353
Today
$241
05/24
$253
05/25
$313
05/26
$117
05/27
$142
05/28
$142
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia was searched and found on May 26, 2025 with a price of $117

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $117 to $2,104 for a train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $117 which is on 2025-05-26.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Philadelphia, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Philadelphia, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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