Find trains from Chicago to Philadelphia

For this week, you can purchase tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia starting at $109 one-way. For this month, the average price of a ticket for this train ride is $394 one-way. When you’re booking trains from Chicago to Philadelphia, expect the price to fluctuate depending on when you book.

The fastest journey time from Chicago to Philadelphia is 25h 56m. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 0h 05m, depending on whether your train has stops or different departure times. Amtrak is one of the fastest options available.

Currently, train tickets prices from Chicago to Philadelphia are generally similar no matter when you choose to book them. Prices are $394 one-way on average.

Amtrak are viable options. Check times and availability for Amtrak, as it was recently the cheapest train available traveling from Chicago to Philadelphia from $174 round-trip.

While Philadelphia is 663.6 mi away from Chicago, the distance by train is longer depending on the route. The train usually takes 25h 56m in normal conditions.

Taking a train to Philadelphia from Chicago has a carbon footprint of 150lb, on average. The train has a smaller footprint by about 78% compared to flying this route (668lb). Buses to Philadelphia from Chicago have a carbon footprint of 94lb on average.

The quickest way is to book a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia, which can be as quick as 1h 54m onboard American Airlines. You can also get a train from Chicago to Philadelphia, or a bus from Chicago to Philadelphia which can take you longer to arrive at your destination.

Planning to book a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a train and a bus are priced higher than the cost of a flight. You can search prices for a train from Chicago starting at $174 to Philadelphia or a bus from Chicago to Philadelphia starting at $187 if that is your preferred method of transportation.