How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start at R 1 331. The average price for this route is around R 1 908. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 1068 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Chicago at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Chicago produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87527 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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

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 Philadelphia to Chicago from R 1 599 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 22 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 23 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	08:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	22h 40m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 24 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 25 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	18:30	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 2h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	21h 40m	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 28 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 2h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	21h 10m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 29 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:50	Cherry Hill Mall	21h 35m	13:25	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	10:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	21h 10m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Philadelphia to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 331, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

53bus per day

1d Average duration

1068 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 331 - R 6 453	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 704 - R 25 948	Average duration21h 52m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Chicago?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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B
Philadelphia Airport
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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

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
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 529 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87529 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 436

Greyhound Philadelphia Chicago recent customer reviews

Drivers and management were very nice, the actual service was terrible. I spent 16 hour in stations or on buses and only made it to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia. My itinerary changed 5 times and I never even made it to Chicago. An absolute disaster, I'll never use Greyhound again

Matt A.

20 February 2020

The bus was OK ,not great, though on of the buses I boarded, the toilet wasn't clean and the smell was horrible. Layover time is so long. Also, I was unlucky to travel with rude passengers. I hope that doesn't happen frequently.

Sameh M.

9 November 2018

In the middle of way, we had layover 1:45min, and we had to go out from the bus and wait. I was waiting, and bus driver left after 40min !!! With all my luggage inside!!! Greyhound for a long trip with luggage- NEVER AGAIN

Sharlotte E.

21 August 2017

FlixBus

3.5/512 343 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12343 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 331

FlixBus Philadelphia Chicago recent customer reviews

Smooth ride until the bus broke down and caused not just a 1 hour but 2 hour inconvenience

Myster G.

7 March 2025

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

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start at R 1 331. The average price for this route is around R 1 908. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Chicago is 1d , covering a distance of 1068 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Chicago at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Chicago?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Chicago produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87527 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Chicago?
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

20/03

R 3 234

21/03

R 3 636

Today

R 3 566

23/03

R 2 954

24/03

R 2 377

25/03

R 2 115

26/03

R 2 168

27/03

R 2 176

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago was searched and found on 25 Mar 2026 with a price of R 2 115

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 115 to R 4 807 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 115, which is on 2026-03-25.