How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from $91. The average price for this train route is around $213. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The average train ride duration from Chicago to Philadelphia is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 662 miles (1068 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 19m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators service the Chicago to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train departs from Chicago to Philadelphia at 5:55pm. And the latest train departs at 9:30pm.

Train Chicago to Philadelphia from $86 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	5:55pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 1h	8:51pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	5:42pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	5:55pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 1h	8:51pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	5:42pm	30th Street Station	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
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	4:28pm	30th Street Station	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
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 12m	4:52pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	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
	Train	5:55pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 1h	8:51pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	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
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	4:28pm	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 35m	5:15pm	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	2:59pm	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	6:40pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 52m	4:32pm	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54bus per day

1d 1hAverage Duration

661 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$80 - $337	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$91 - $1,599	Average Duration21h 50m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Based on 5639 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 $91

Amtrak Chicago Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Delays was just too long

Merle A.

September 16, 2024

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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 train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from $91. The average price for this train route is around $213. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The average train ride duration from Chicago to Philadelphia is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 662 miles (1068 km). The quickest train can get you there in 19h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the Chicago to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The earliest train departs from Chicago to Philadelphia at 5:55pm. And the latest train departs at 9:30pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/10

$253

12/11

$183

Today

$233

12/13

$202

12/14

$244

12/15

$270

12/16

$221

12/17

$291

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $183

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

You can expect to pay from $183 to $1,480 for a train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $202 which is on 2025-12-13.