Bus from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Philadelphia on June 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Philadelphia Bus StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Philadelphia Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Philadelphia Bus StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Philadelphia Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Frazer - 56-40 Matthews RdNo 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 a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just JP¥12,363, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day
21h 25mAverage Duration
1065 kmDistance
27kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average PriceJP¥12,363 - JP¥50,027Average Duration21h 25m
27kg CO₂e
Train
Average PriceJP¥14,840 - JP¥86,170Average Duration21h 58m
97kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from JP¥12,363. The average price for this route is around JP¥17,376. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Philadelphia?

    The average bus travel time from Chicago to Philadelphia is 21h 25m, covering a distance of 1065 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Chicago to Philadelphia route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 27 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia?

    The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Philadelphia at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

    A bus trip from Chicago to Philadelphia generates an estimated 26.603800000000003 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Chicago to Philadelphia?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 12791 reviews.

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

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

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Philadelphia?

    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.

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

    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
06-14
JP¥19,408
06-15
JP¥38,321
Today
JP¥27,380
06-17
JP¥26,722
06-18
JP¥24,090
06-19
JP¥16,611
06-20
JP¥13,486
06-21
JP¥18,750
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on Jun 20, 2026 with a price of JP¥13,486

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

You can expect to pay from JP¥13,486 to JP¥48,025 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at JP¥13,486 which is on 2026-06-20.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA?

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