Bus Tickets from Chicago, IL to Philadelphia, PA

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FriApr 25
from $107
SatApr 26
from $101
SunApr 27
from $100
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Philadelphia
    Destination location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Chicago to Philadelphia: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$105
Average bus trip duration1d 1h
Number of daily buses32
Earliest bus departure5:45am
Distance665 miles (1071 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Philadelphia Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/21
$118
04/22
$151
Today
$114
04/24
$157
04/25
$107
04/26
$101
04/27
$100
04/28
$90
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Philadelphia was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $90

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $90 to $203 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Philadelphia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $90 which is on 2025-04-28.

Usually Greyhound Lines, Inc., FlixBus Inc. will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Philadelphia!

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Chicago to Philadelphia will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Philadelphia?

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