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Compare all timetables for the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago

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
$174
tomorrow
Sunday
$180
Monday
$145
Tuesday
$150
Wednesday
$154
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 34h 25m 8:15 PM Philadelphia JFK & Broad 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $174
Greyhound US 20h 55m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $195
Greyhound US 17h 30m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $201
FlixBus 31h 5m 2:00 PM Philadelphia JFK & Broad 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $202
Greyhound US 24h 35m 8:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $205
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Harrisburg, PA, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      21h 40m
      0
      9:00 AM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      11:10 AM
      Harrisburg, PA
      Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 3h 30m
    • FlixBus
      16h 0m
      0
      2:40 PM
      Harrisburg, PA
      Bus Station
      5:40 AM
      Chicago
      95th Red Line Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $122
    Travel time is 5h 10m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 20h 25m 10:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $180
Greyhound US 24h 25m 2:00 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $181
FlixBus 24h 40m 1:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $181
FlixBus 34h 25m 8:15 PM Philadelphia JFK & Broad 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $183
Greyhound US 23h 40m 7:00 AM Philadelphia IRS Building 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $185
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      20h 55m
      0
      12:05 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      7:00 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $56
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      13h 0m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:00 AM
      Chicago
      Canal & Van Buren
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $81
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $43

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 17h 30m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 10:00 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $145
FlixBus 32h 10m 10:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $145
FlixBus 22h 10m 8:30 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $146
FlixBus 24h 20m 8:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $146
Greyhound US 20h 55m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $147

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 32h 40m 10:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:10 AM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $150
FlixBus 32h 10m 10:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $150
Greyhound US 25h 35m 7:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $151
FlixBus 24h 20m 8:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 8:05 PM Chicago Downtown Bus Station  Economy $151
Greyhound US 18h 35m 12:05 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $153

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 20h 55m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $154
FlixBus 26h 0m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 11:00 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $154
FlixBus 20h 25m 10:15 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 5:40 AM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $157
Greyhound US 24h 25m 2:00 PM Philadelphia IRS Building 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $163
FlixBus 24h 40m 1:45 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 1:25 PM Chicago 95th Red Line Station  Economy $163
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      20h 55m
      0
      12:05 PM
      Philadelphia
      Convention Center
      7:00 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $56
      • Waiting Time 1h 0m
    • Busbud
      13h 0m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Pittsburgh
      Grant Street Transportation Center
      8:00 AM
      Chicago
      Canal & Van Buren
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $81
    Travel time is 1h 30m longer, but you will save $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Chicago is $99 on 1/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


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 64 daily buses from Philadelphia to Chicago. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 27 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Chicago.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 103 buses from Philadelphia to Chicago, while Night sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Chicago, with 14 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 49 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago starting from $99!

Cheapest Bus $99
Fastest Bus 16h 30m
Earliest Bus 1:45 PM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 49 Ø
Distance 663.4 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Chicago

Every day, 49 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 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
Friday 12/19
$174
Saturday 12/20
Sunday 12/21
$180
Monday 12/22
$145
Tuesday 12/23
$162
Wednesday 12/24
$165
Thursday 12/25
Friday 12/26
$151
Saturday 12/27
$151
Sunday 12/28
$154
Monday 12/29
$133
Tuesday 12/30
$131
Wednesday 12/31
$137
Thursday 01/01
$128
Friday 01/02
$125
Saturday 01/03
$135
Sunday 01/04
$138
Monday 01/05
$101
Tuesday 01/06
$99
Wednesday 01/07
Thursday 01/08
$110
Friday 01/09
$106
Saturday 01/10

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 $90, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $137.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago, with $90. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $146.

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.

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 $145
Fastest Bus 16h 30m
Earliest Bus 2:00 PM
Last Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Connections 28 Ø
Found on 12/19/2025

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Chicago

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $145
Fastest Bus 19h 25m
Earliest Bus 1:45 PM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 21 Ø
Found on 12/19/2025

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.

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 Philadelphia to Chicago? Compare all modes of transports from Philadelphia to 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 $99 and takes 31h 10m 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 $99 and $314. 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 49 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 16h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $293. 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 PM. 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 10:00 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.

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

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 49 daily trips between Philadelphia and Chicago. 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 Philadelphia to Chicago?

Prices and availability for 49 trips between Philadelphia and Chicago 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 Philadelphia to Chicago

Economy
Economy

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

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