Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Based on 87198 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$77
FlixBus Philadelphia Chicago recent customer reviews
Smooth ride until the bus broke down and caused not just a 1 hour but 2 hour inconvenience
1 out of 5 stars
Myster G.
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
1 out of 5 stars
Matt A.
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.
Based on 10205 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$75
FlixBus Philadelphia Chicago recent customer reviews
Smooth ride until the bus broke down and caused not just a 1 hour but 2 hour inconvenience
1 out of 5 stars
Myster G.
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
1 out of 5 stars
Matt A.
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.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Philadelphia, PA - Chicago
What is the travel distance from Philadelphia to Chicago?
The distance covered from Philadelphia to Chicago is 1071 km (664 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Philadelphia to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Philadelphia Airport, in Philadelphia, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
08-21
US$185
08-22
US$213
Today
US$195
08-24
US$175
08-25
US$93
08-26
US$84
08-27
US$106
08-28
US$98
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$84
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 US$84 to US$320 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 US$84 which is on 2025-08-26.
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Bus Travel Tips
If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Philadelphia to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.
What's the cheapest way to go from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago
The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 26, 2025 with a price of US$84
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
