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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Philadelphia from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$107

tomorrow

$106

Friday

$108

Saturday

$108

Sunday

$93

Monday

$89

Tuesday

$93

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	27h 20m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:05 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/15/2026 5:45:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/16/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 20m
FlixBus	26h 0m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/15/2026 5:45:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/16/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
FlixBus	18h 55m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/15/2026 5:05:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/16/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
Greyhound US	20h 55m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 4/15/2026 10:15:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/16/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
Greyhound US	24h 30m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 4/15/2026 10:15:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/16/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 35m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:15 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/16/2026 7:40:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/17/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	21h 40m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/16/2026 5:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/17/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
FlixBus	22h 0m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$107	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/16/2026 7:15:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/17/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m
Greyhound US	26h 0m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/16/2026 10:50:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/18/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Greyhound US	25h 40m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$107	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 4/16/2026 11:10:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/18/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $107 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 35m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:15 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/17/2026 7:40:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/18/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	21h 40m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/17/2026 5:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/18/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
FlixBus	20h 20m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	5:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$110	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/17/2026 7:40:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/18/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$112	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/17/2026 6:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/18/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
Greyhound US	25h 40m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$114	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 4/17/2026 11:10:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/19/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $114 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Philadelphia via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  18h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  5:25 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 4/17/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 55m
  
  0
  
  6:05 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $40
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 4/17/2026 6:05:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/17/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Travel Time is 3h 20m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 5m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	11:30 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/18/2026 12:25:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/19/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 5m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/18/2026 6:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/19/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m
Greyhound US	26h 0m	10:50 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:50 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/18/2026 10:50:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/20/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Greyhound US	20h 55m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/18/2026 10:15:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/19/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	22h 0m	7:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	6:15 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/18/2026 7:15:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/19/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Philadelphia via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  24h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:00 AM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/20/2026 7:00:00 AM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 4/20/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  6h 35m
  
  0
  
  1:35 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  8:10 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 4/21/2026 1:35:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
Travel time is 2h 25m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 35m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:15 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/19/2026 7:40:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/20/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	21h 40m	5:05 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/19/2026 5:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/20/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
FlixBus	23h 25m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	11:30 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/19/2026 11:05:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/20/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 25m
Greyhound US	24h 45m	7:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$102	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/19/2026 7:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/20/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Greyhound US	18h 0m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$103	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/19/2026 6:00:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/20/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	21h 50m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/20/2026 7:40:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
FlixBus	25h 50m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	10:30 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/20/2026 7:40:00 PM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 10:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
FlixBus	26h 0m	5:45 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/20/2026 5:45:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
Greyhound US	24h 45m	7:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/20/2026 7:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Greyhound US	22h 35m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/20/2026 6:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/21/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 45m	8:25 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 8:25:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
FlixBus	21h 35m	7:40 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	6:15 PM	Philadelphia	Convention Center	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:40:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 6:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
FlixBus	21h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	9:15 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	Economy	$93	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 11:05:00 AM to Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $93 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	24h 45m	7:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:45 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 7:00:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 45m
Greyhound US	20h 45m	6:00 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$100	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 4/21/2026 6:00:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 4/22/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Philadelphia is $83 on 4/28/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Philadelphia

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Philadelphia are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 56 daily buses from Chicago to Philadelphia. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Chicago and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 153 buses from Chicago to Philadelphia, while Night sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Philadelphia, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 43 times every day by bus from Chicago to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia starting from $83!

Cheapest Bus	$83
Fastest Bus	19h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	43 Ø
Distance	663.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Philadelphia

Every day, 43 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/15/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/12

Monday 04/13

Tuesday 04/14

Wednesday 04/15

$107

Thursday 04/16

$107

Friday 04/17

$108

Saturday 04/18

$108

Sunday 04/19

$93

Monday 04/20

$98

Tuesday 04/21

$93

Wednesday 04/22

$98

Thursday 04/23

$113

Friday 04/24

$106

Saturday 04/25

$117

Sunday 04/26

$110

Monday 04/27

$87

Tuesday 04/28

$83

Wednesday 04/29

$98

Thursday 04/30

$95

Friday 05/01

$90

Saturday 05/02

$100

Sunday 05/03

$86

Monday 05/04

$93

Tuesday 05/05

$90

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$92

Saturday 05/09

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Philadelphia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $83, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Philadelphia. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $98.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia, with $83. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $91.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Philadelphia

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 Chicago to Philadelphia 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 Chicago to Philadelphia, 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 Chicago to Philadelphia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Chicago to Philadelphia

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

FlixBus from Chicago to Philadelphia

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

Cheapest Price	$89
Fastest Bus	19h 55m
Earliest Bus	5:45 AM
Last Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Connections	26 Ø
Found on	4/1/2026

Greyhound US from Chicago to Philadelphia

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

Cheapest Price	$94
Fastest Bus	19h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Connections	16 Ø
Found on	4/1/2026

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Philadelphia

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

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Chicago to Philadelphia? Compare all modes of transports from Chicago to Philadelphia.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Philadelphia

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

FAQs about the Chicago to Philadelphia bus

How much does a Chicago Philadelphia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $83 and takes 22h 50m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $83 and $133. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the Chicago to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 43 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Chicago to Philadelphia is offered by Greyhound US and takes 19h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $120. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from Chicago starts at 5:45 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 Chicago to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Philadelphia starts at 11:50 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 Chicago Philadelphia route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Philadelphia?

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

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Philadelphia 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 Chicago Philadelphia 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 Chicago Philadelphia 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 Chicago to Philadelphia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Philadelphia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 43 daily trips between Chicago and Philadelphia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Prices and availability for 43 trips between Chicago and Philadelphia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Chicago and to Philadelphia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Philadelphia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!