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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: August 9 atDeparture city: PhiladelphiaDeparture location: 30th Street StationArrival time: August 10 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: August 9 atDeparture city: PhiladelphiaDeparture location: 30th Street StationArrival time: August 10 atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), ILOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Philadelphia, PA to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5374 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $104
Philadelphia to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of $200To 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 $200 to $2,104 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 $200 which is on 2025-08-09.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Philadelphia and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Chicago you take, 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.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Philadelphia and Chicago compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Philadelphia to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
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.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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