How much is the train ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia start from R 1 564. The average price for this train route is around R 3 071. 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 8 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 1 491 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 5 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	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	21h 12m	16:52	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 6 April
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 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	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 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 7 April
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 20m	15:00	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	21h 58m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	17:55	Chicago (Union Station), IL	1d 1h	20:51	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 8 April
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	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 20m	15:00	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 9 April
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 20m	15:00	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	21h 58m	17:38	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 10 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	CheapestFastest
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 54m	16:34	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	20h 54m	16:34	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Philadelphia on 11 April
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 20m	15:00	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 8m	17:48	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	18:40	Chicago (Union Station), IL	19h 20m	15:00	30th Street Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 21 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 564, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

21h 58mAverage duration

1068 kmDistance

97kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 312 - R 6 607	Average duration23h 55m	CO₂ emissions 27kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 564 - R 30 196	Average duration21h 58m	CO₂ emissions 97kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5784 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 R 1 564

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 1 564. The average price for this train route is around R 3 071. 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 8 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

02/04

R 6 275

03/04

R 5 495

Today

R 5 703

05/04

R 6 275

06/04

R 4 247

07/04

R 4 143

08/04

R 3 744

09/04

R 3 207

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 09 Apr 2026 with a price of R 3 207

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 3 207 to R 37 647 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 3 207, which is on 2026-04-09.