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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Philadelphia to Chicago from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $142
tomorrow
from $190
Saturday
from $138
Sunday
from $198
Monday
from $176
Tuesday
from $179
Wednesday
from $115

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    18h 45m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $142
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $142
  • Greyhound US
    18h 45m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • FlixBus
    36h 5m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    28h 0m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $35? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 35m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      11:55 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $55
      • Waiting Time 8h 45m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 7h 50m longer, but you will save $35

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    21h 55m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $190
  • Greyhound US
    23h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $190
  • FlixBus
    25h 20m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $193
  • FlixBus
    24h 10m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $198
  • Greyhound US
    21h 25m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $229
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $83? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 35m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      11:55 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $55
      • Waiting Time 8h 45m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $83

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    32h 25m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $138
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $142
  • FlixBus
    21h 55m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $145
  • Greyhound US
    23h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $145
  • Greyhound US
    23h 10m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $152
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 35m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      11:55 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $55
      • Waiting Time 8h 45m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 4h 40m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    18h 45m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $198
  • Greyhound US
    18h 45m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $206
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $207
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $208
  • FlixBus
    32h 25m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $220
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $91? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 35m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      11:55 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $55
      • Waiting Time 8h 45m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 7h 50m longer, but you will save $91

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    18h 45m
    0
    3:55 AM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $176
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $176
  • Greyhound US
    23h 10m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    9:50 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $177
  • FlixBus
    27h 40m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $179
  • FlixBus
    32h 25m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    10:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $180
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $69? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 35m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      11:55 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $55
      • Waiting Time 8h 45m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 7h 50m longer, but you will save $69

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    21h 55m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $179
  • Greyhound US
    23h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $193
  • Greyhound US
    23h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $194
  • FlixBus
    25h 40m
    0
    6:25 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $215
  • Greyhound US
    20h 50m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    2:20 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $218
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $72? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      26h 35m
      0
      5:30 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      11:55 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $55
      • Waiting Time 8h 45m
    • FlixBus
      11h 25m
      0
      8:40 AM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:05 PM
      Chicago
      Greyhound Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
    Travel time is 5h 45m longer, but you will save $72

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Greyhound US
    23h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Central Bus Station
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $115
  • Greyhound US
    23h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $117
  • Greyhound US
    26h 10m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Convention Center
    10:40 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $122
  • FlixBus
    30h 5m
    0
    2:00 PM
    Philadelphia
    JFK & Broad
    8:05 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $147
  • FlixBus
    24h 10m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Philadelphia
    Market St
    11:40 PM
    Chicago
    Greyhound Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $153

Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and Chicago

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and Chicago are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 35 daily buses from Philadelphia to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 16 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 69 buses from Philadelphia to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Chicago, with 35 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 28 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago starting from $110!

Cheapest Bus $110
Fastest Bus 18h 45m
Earliest Bus 1:45 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 28 Ø
Distance 663.4 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Chicago

Every day, 28 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for Chicago: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/17
Monday 11/18
Tuesday 11/19
Wednesday 11/20
Thursday 11/21
$142
Friday 11/22
$190
Saturday 11/23
$138
Sunday 11/24
$198
Monday 11/25
$179
Tuesday 11/26
$179
Wednesday 11/27
$115
Thursday 11/28
$150
Friday 11/29
$110
Saturday 11/30
$204
Sunday 12/01
$225
Monday 12/02
$160
Tuesday 12/03
Wednesday 12/04
$91
Thursday 12/05
$77
Friday 12/06
Saturday 12/07
Sunday 12/08
Monday 12/09
Tuesday 12/10
$92
Wednesday 12/11
Thursday 12/12
Friday 12/13
Saturday 12/14

The cheapest time to travel from Philadelphia to Chicago

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $110, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Chicago. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $202.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago, with $110. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $153.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia to Chicago

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Philadelphia to Chicago are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to Chicago

These are the most booked bus companies between Philadelphia to Chicago from our users.

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Chicago

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Philadelphia to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $110
Fastest Bus 21h 55m
Earliest Bus 1:45 AM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 10 Ø
Found on 11/20/2024

Greyhound US from Philadelphia to Chicago

Greyhound US

Here you will find the key facts about the Greyhound US bus route Philadelphia to Chicago:

Cheapest Price $115
Fastest Bus 18h 45m
Earliest Bus 3:55 AM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 11/20/2024

All bus stations and stops in Philadelphia and Chicago

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Philadelphia and Chicago.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Philadelphia to Chicago? Or which bus companies serve the route Philadelphia to Chicago? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Philadelphia to Chicago bus

How much does a Philadelphia Chicago bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $110 and takes 21h 55m to reach Chicago. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Philadelphia to Chicago?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $110 and $376. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chicago.

On average, how many connections are available from Philadelphia to Chicago each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to Chicago bus route is served by approximately 28 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Philadelphia to Chicago take?

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to Chicago is offered by Greyhound US and takes 18h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $146. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The earliest bus arriving in Chicago from Philadelphia starts at 1:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Philadelphia to Chicago?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for Chicago starts at 11:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Philadelphia Chicago route?

When traveling by bus from Philadelphia to Chicago, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Chicago?

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia and Chicago by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia to Chicago bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Philadelphia Chicago bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Philadelphia Chicago bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Philadelphia to Chicago

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Chicago

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