Bus Philadelphia to Chicago: Compare prices and save money

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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

$131

tomorrow

$138

Wednesday

$122

Thursday

$126

Friday

$90

Saturday

$90

Sunday

$108

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	24h 40m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$131	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/22/2026 11:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$134	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/22/2026 12:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
FlixBus	21h 10m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/22/2026 11:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/22/2026 12:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	25h 20m	6:15 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/22/2026 6:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Camden, NJ, you can save more than $-13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 29h 30m
  
  Philadelphia
  
  4 mi
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Camden, NJ
  Bus Stop
  
  6:35 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $144
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Camden, NJ (USA) at 6/22/2026 2:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Pittsburgh, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  21h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:55 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Spring Garden St Station
  
  6:15 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/23/2026 11:55:00 PM to Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
- Greyhound US
  
  12h 30m
  
  0
  
  8:35 AM
  
  Pittsburgh
  Grant Street Transportation Center
  
  8:05 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Grant Street Transportation Center, Pittsburgh (USA) at 6/24/2026 8:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/23/2026 12:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
FlixBus	24h 40m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/23/2026 11:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 40m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$141	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/23/2026 5:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
FlixBus	21h 10m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$143	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/23/2026 11:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	19h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/23/2026 12:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Camden, NJ, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 1%
  
  34h 30m
  
  Philadelphia
  
  4 mi
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Camden, NJ
  Bus Stop
  
  11:35 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $138
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Camden, NJ (USA) at 6/23/2026 2:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/24/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 30m
Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Harrisburg, PA, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  21h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Harrisburg, PA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Harrisburg, PA (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  16h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Harrisburg, PA
  Bus Station
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $70
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Harrisburg, PA (USA) at 6/25/2026 2:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/24/2026 12:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 40m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/24/2026 5:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
Greyhound US	20h 55m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$132	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/24/2026 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $132 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	20h 40m	5:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/24/2026 5:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Camden, NJ, you can save more than $-2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 30h 35m
  
  Philadelphia
  
  4 mi
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Camden, NJ
  Bus Stop
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $124
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Camden, NJ (USA) at 6/24/2026 2:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 30h 35m
Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Harrisburg, PA, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  21h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Harrisburg, PA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Harrisburg, PA (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  16h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Harrisburg, PA
  Bus Station
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $70
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Harrisburg, PA (USA) at 6/25/2026 2:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	18h 35m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$126	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $126 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	23h 55m	7:30 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$137	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/25/2026 7:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
Greyhound US	20h 55m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:00 AM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/25/2026 12:05:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 55m
FlixBus	24h 20m	8:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	8:05 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$173	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/25/2026 8:45:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Camden, NJ, you can save more than $-15? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 29h 20m
  
  Philadelphia
  
  4 mi
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Camden, NJ
  Bus Stop
  
  6:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $141
  
  A Bus from goes from Bus Stop, Camden, NJ (USA) at 6/25/2026 2:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to Chicago via Harrisburg, PA, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  21h 40m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Philadelphia
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:10 AM
  
  Harrisburg, PA
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $30
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/25/2026 9:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Harrisburg, PA (USA) arriving at 6/25/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  16h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Harrisburg, PA
  Bus Station
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Chicago
  95th Red Line Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $70
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Harrisburg, PA (USA) at 6/25/2026 2:40:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/26/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 40m	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/26/2026 11:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 40m
FlixBus	29h 20m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/26/2026 2:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
FlixBus	23h 15m	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/26/2026 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Greyhound US	21h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:45 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
Greyhound US	17h 25m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/26/2026 5:35:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	26h 40m	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	1:25 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$90	A Bus from FlixBus goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/27/2026 11:45:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 40m
FlixBus	29h 20m	2:15 PM	Philadelphia	Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street	6:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 20m
FlixBus	23h 15m	11:45 AM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	10:00 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/27/2026 11:45:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 15m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	19h 5m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Central Bus Station	6:10 AM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$130	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/27/2026 12:05:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/28/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 0m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	6:55 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	Economy	$108	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/28/2026 11:55:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $108 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 0m
Greyhound US	18h 35m	12:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	5:40 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$117	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/28/2026 12:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $117 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
Greyhound US	20h 40m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:15 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$119	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $119 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
FlixBus	24h 40m	11:55 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	11:35 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/28/2026 11:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 11:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 40m
Greyhound US	21h 10m	5:35 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	1:45 PM	Chicago	Union Station	Economy	$122	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) at 6/28/2026 5:35:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 6/29/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to Chicago is $80 on 6/30/2026. 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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Philadelphia to Chicago. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Philadelphia and Chicago.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 78 buses from Philadelphia to Chicago, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and Chicago, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to Chicago

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 17 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to Chicago in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago starting from $80!

Cheapest Bus	$80
Fastest Bus	16h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	663.4 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to Chicago

Every day, 17 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 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/21

Monday 06/22

$131

Tuesday 06/23

$138

Wednesday 06/24

$122

Thursday 06/25

$126

Friday 06/26

$98

Saturday 06/27

$115

Sunday 06/28

$101

Monday 06/29

$122

Tuesday 06/30

$80

Wednesday 07/01

$120

Thursday 07/02

$111

Friday 07/03

$106

Saturday 07/04

$96

Sunday 07/05

$115

Monday 07/06

$99

Tuesday 07/07

$104

Wednesday 07/08

$92

Thursday 07/09

$99

Friday 07/10

Saturday 07/11

$92

Sunday 07/12

$90

Monday 07/13

$87

Tuesday 07/14

$87

Wednesday 07/15

$91

Thursday 07/16

$89

Friday 07/17

$89

Saturday 07/18

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 $80, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to Chicago. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $91.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to Chicago, with $90. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $99.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$115
Fastest Bus	16h 25m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Last Bus	5:35 PM
Daily Connections	10 Ø
Found on	6/21/2026

FlixBus from Philadelphia to Chicago

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

Cheapest Price	$90
Fastest Bus	18h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:15 PM
Last Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Connections	6 Ø
Found on	6/21/2026

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.

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

Philadelphia, PA

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

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 $80 and takes 25h 40m 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 $80 and $194. 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 17 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 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $169. 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 12:05 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 11:55 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 17 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 17 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

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to Chicago

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