Bus Tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Chicago, IL

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SatApr 26
from $165
SunApr 27
from $123
MonApr 28
from $118
TueApr 29
from $113
WedApr 30
from $153
ThuMay 1
from $91
FriMay 2
SatMay 3

Cheap buses leaving Sunday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: Philadelphia
    Departure location: 199 Spring Garden St.
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Philadelphia to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$110
Average bus trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily buses37
Earliest bus departure3:10am
Distance663 miles (1069 km)
Latest bus departure10:45pm

Philadelphia to Chicago Bus

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

Best price found
04/22
$154
04/23
$154
Today
$164
04/25
$119
04/26
$165
04/27
$123
04/28
$118
04/29
$113
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Philadelphia to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $113

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

You can expect to pay from $113 to $291 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $113 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Philadelphia to Chicago, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Philadelphia to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Philadelphia to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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