How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from R 1 560. The average price for this train route is around R 3 671. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Chicago to Philadelphia is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 1068 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 19m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Chicago to Philadelphia route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Chicago to Philadelphia departs at 17:55. And the latest train departs at 21:30.

Train Chicago to Philadelphia from R 1 487 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 52m	16:32	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 52m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 52m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 1h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 1h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 2m	17:42	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 14 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 12m	16:52	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 16 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 1h	20:51	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 17 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + NextGen Acela	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 48m	16:28	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 35m	17:15	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 52m	16:32	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 1 day, 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 377, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

54bus per day

1d 1hAverage duration

1066 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 377 - R 5 811	Average duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 560 - R 27 630	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. 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 R 1 560

Amtrak Chicago Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Delays was just too long

Merle A.

16 September 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

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 train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from R 1 560. The average price for this train route is around R 3 671. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Chicago to Philadelphia is 21h 50m, covering a distance of 1068 km. The quickest train can get you there in 19h 19m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Chicago to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chicago to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Chicago to Philadelphia departs at 17:55. And the latest train departs at 21:30.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

10/12

R 4 374

11/12

R 3 164

Today

R 4 028

13/12

R 3 493

14/12

R 4 219

15/12

R 4 668

16/12

R 3 821

17/12

R 5 031

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 164

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 R 3 164 to R 25 586 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 R 3 493, which is on 2025-12-13.