How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £127. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 44m, covering a distance of 662 miles. The fastest train gets 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 £74 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	21h 3m	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 2h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak 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 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	21h 3m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	23h 32m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	12:18	30th Street Station	22h 54m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	23h 32m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	12:18	30th Street Station	22h 54m	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	21h 3m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	CheapestFastest
	Train	08:15	30th Street Station	1d 2h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	23h 32m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
	Train	09:55	30th Street Station	1d 1h	10:12	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	10:13	30th Street Station	23h 32m	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:01	30th Street Station	21h 44m	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
Amtrak 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 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	21h 3m	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
Amtrak 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 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	21h 3m	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
Amtrak 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 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	12:42	30th Street Station	21h 3m	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
Amtrak 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

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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, 1 hour and with fares starting at just £55, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

664 milesDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£55 - £314	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£75 - £1,433	Average duration21h 44m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £75

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start from £75. The average price for this train route is around £127. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 44m, covering a distance of 662 miles. The fastest train gets 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

09/12

£155

10/12

£143

Today

£187

12/12

£235

13/12

£141

14/12

£128

15/12

£179

16/12

£141

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £128

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 £128 to £1,381 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 £128, which is on 2025-12-14.