How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start at R 1 257. The average price for this route is around R 1 692. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Chicago is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1078 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 30m and is operated by Greyhound .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 48 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

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

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Chicago at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

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

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Chicago produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87524 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

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

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.

Bus Philadelphia to Chicago from R 1 203 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 6 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 2h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	23h 5m	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 2h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:00	Schuylkill & Walnut	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 7 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 55m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	11:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	07:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	21:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 55m	07:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 8 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 55m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 9 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:05	Cherry Hill Mall	1d 5h	23:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	10:15	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	20h 55m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 10 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:00	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	1d 1h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 11 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Philadelphia to Chicago on 12 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	18h 35m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	17:30	199 Spring Garden St.	17h 30m	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	19h 5m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	20:30	199 Spring Garden St.	1d	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	12:05	199 Spring Garden St.	20h 55m	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	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 R 1 257, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

48bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

1078 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 257 - R 5 283	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 663 - R 22 252	Average duration21h 33m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Chicago?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Visit page
C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi2.5

Based on 87524 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 257

Greyhound Philadelphia Chicago recent customer reviews

Drivers and management were very nice, the actual service was terrible. I spent 16 hour in stations or on buses and only made it to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia. My itinerary changed 5 times and I never even made it to Chicago. An absolute disaster, I'll never use Greyhound again

Matt A.

20 February 2020

The bus was OK ,not great, though on of the buses I boarded, the toilet wasn't clean and the smell was horrible. Layover time is so long. Also, I was unlucky to travel with rude passengers. I hope that doesn't happen frequently.

Sameh M.

9 November 2018

In the middle of way, we had layover 1:45min, and we had to go out from the bus and wait. I was waiting, and bus driver left after 40min !!! With all my luggage inside!!! Greyhound for a long trip with luggage- NEVER AGAIN

Sharlotte E.

21 August 2017

FlixBus

3.5/512 291 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 12291 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 282

FlixBus Philadelphia Chicago recent customer reviews

Smooth ride until the bus broke down and caused not just a 1 hour but 2 hour inconvenience

Myster G.

7 March 2025

US bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago start at R 1 257. The average price for this route is around R 1 692. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Philadelphia to Chicago is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 1078 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 17h 30m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 48 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Chicago at 01:50. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Chicago?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Chicago produces an estimated 27 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87524 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Philadelphia to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Chicago?
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

04/03

R 3 412

05/03

R 2 525

Today

R 3 258

07/03

R 3 207

08/03

R 3 207

09/03

R 2 124

10/03

R 2 320

11/03

R 2 252

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago was searched and found on 09 Mar 2026 with a price of R 2 124

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

You can expect to pay from R 2 124 to R 4 743 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 124, which is on 2026-03-09.

Usually FlixBus 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.