How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from $114. The average price for this route is around $180. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Philadelphia is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1066 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Philadelphia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Philadelphia at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia?

A bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Philadelphia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Philadelphia from $123 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 4h	3:10pm	Cherry Hill Mall	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	10:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 11
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	23h 15m	11:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 8h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 8h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h	6:15pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	7:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	22h 15m	6:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 8h	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	19h 40m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	Cheapest
	Bus	6:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	18h	1:00pm	199 Spring Garden St.	Fastest
	Bus	9:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	21h 30m	8:10am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d	8:45am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	No tags
	Bus	10:50pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 2h	1:50am	199 Spring Garden St.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:31 AM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

1066 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$114 - $478	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$129 - $2,270	Average Duration21h 50m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Philadelphia?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Philadelphia Airport
Visit page
B
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Visit page
C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,566 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,422 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87422 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $114

Greyhound Chicago Philadelphia recent customer reviews

It was my first time riding bus the worst experience ever the bus was delayed an hour an half got to my next stop at 3in he morning next bus available wasn’t till 11:30 the next day I am disabled it was the worst

Rysheedna S.

August 25, 2018

Bad communication, they are not helping, over booked that I have to miss my seat and two hours delay when.

Adesanmi A.

June 11, 2018

The bus smelled and seats no cleaned. They should be shampooed after every trip to prevent bugs etc.

Daijah H.

July 17, 2017

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from $114. The average price for this route is around $180. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Philadelphia is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1066 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Philadelphia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 54 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Philadelphia at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia?
A bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia generates an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Philadelphia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Philadelphia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-08

$191

12-09

$193

Today

$175

12-11

$238

12-12

$175

12-13

$164

12-14

$160

12-15

$155

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $155

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

You can expect to pay from $155 to $374 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $155 which is on 2025-12-15.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.