How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from CHF 74. The average price for this train route is around CHF 180. 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 58m, 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 7 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 CHF 88 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 15 June
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	21h 58m	17:38	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	21h 58m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 16 June
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	21h 58m	17:38	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	21h 58m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 17 June
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	21h 58m	17:38	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	21h 58m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 18 June
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	22h 8m	17:48	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	21h 58m	17:38	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 19 June
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
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 20 June
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	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	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 21 June
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
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 12m	16:52	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 12m	16:52	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 22 June
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
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 19m	14:59	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 12m	16:52	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	21h 12m	16:52	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:18 PM CDT.

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 22 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just CHF 65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

30bus per day

22h 55mAverage duration

1065 kmDistance

27kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCHF 65 - CHF 248	Average duration22h 55m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCHF 74 - CHF 427	Average duration21h 58m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55 824 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.6

Based on 5824 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at CHF 74

Amtrak Chicago Philadelphia recent customer reviews

Delays was just too long

Merle A.

16 September 2024

US train companies: Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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 CHF 74. The average price for this train route is around CHF 180. 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 58m, 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 7 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

13/06

CHF 268

14/06

CHF 275

Today

CHF 229

16/06

CHF 202

17/06

CHF 229

18/06

CHF 263

19/06

CHF 202

20/06

CHF 218

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 16 Jun 2026 with a price of CHF 202

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 CHF 202 to CHF 1 767 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 CHF 202, which is on 2026-06-16.