How much is the train ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start from R 1 586. The average price for this train route is around R 2 563. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Chicago is 21h 33m, covering a distance of 1068 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 42m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Chicago route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Philadelphia to Chicago departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 13:20.

Train Philadelphia to Chicago from R 1 514 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	20h 42m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	20h 42m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	13:20	30th Street Station	21h 52m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Train	12:18	30th Street Station	22h 54m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	12:18	30th Street Station	22h 54m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	12:18	30th Street Station	22h 54m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Train	13:20	30th Street Station	21h 52m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 2 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	21h 4m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	20h 42m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	21h 44m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	21h 33m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	21h 44m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 3 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	21h 4m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	20h 42m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	21h 44m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	21h 33m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	21h 44m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 6 February
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:41	30th Street Station	21h 4m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	Train	13:03	30th Street Station	20h 42m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 3h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	Train	12:12	30th Street Station	21h 33m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 3h	10:25	Chicago (Union Station), IL	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 1 199, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

1d Average duration

1034 kmDistance

26kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 199 - R 7 227	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 586 - R 24 153	Average duration21h 33m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 752 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5752 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 586

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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 train ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start from R 1 586. The average price for this train route is around R 2 563. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Philadelphia to Chicago is 21h 33m, covering a distance of 1068 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20h 42m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Philadelphia to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The earliest train from Philadelphia to Chicago departs at 08:15. And the latest train departs at 13:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

28/01

R 2 718

29/01

R 3 450

Today

R 2 718

31/01

R 3 954

01/02

R 1 628

02/02

R 2 425

03/02

R 2 425

04/02

R 1 514

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago was searched and found on 04 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 514

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 514 to R 19 184 for a train 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 1 514, which is on 2026-02-04.