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Chicago → Philadelphia

Lowest Price
$223
Highest Price
$313
Daily Trains
8

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Schedule

2026-04-14
DepartsArrivesDurationServicePriceTransfers
2:30am
Union Station
1:56am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
23h 26m
AMT
#48:657
$3111 stop
2:30am
Union Station
3:48am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
25h 18m
AMT
#48:177
$2831 stop
2:30am
Union Station
2:19am
44 Station Road
23h 49m
AMT
#48:657
$3131 stop
10:55pm
Union Station
12:51am
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
25h 56m
USCRD
#50
$223Direct
11:40pm
Union Station
7:00pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
19h 20m
AMT
#41:42
$2481 stop
11:40pm
Union Station
9:56pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
22h 16m
AMT
#41:178
$2741 stop
11:40pm
Union Station
8:52pm
30th St Station - 2955 Market St
21h 12m
AMT
#41:148
$2941 stop
11:40pm
Union Station
8:41pm
44 Station Road
21h 1m
AMT
#41:42:652
$2702 stops

Price History

Travel DateLowest PriceChecked
2026-04-14$2232026-04-13
2026-04-13$2482026-04-12
2026-04-12$2482026-04-11
2026-04-11$2752026-04-10

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About the Chicago to Philadelphia Train Route

Amtrak train tickets from Chicago to Philadelphia currently range from $223 to $313, with 8 trains running daily. Prices vary based on travel date, time of day, and how far in advance you book.

Services on this route include AMT, USCRD. The fastest trip takes 19h 20m, while the longest is 25h 56m.

Trains depart from Union Station and arrive at 30th St Station - 2955 Market St, 44 Station Road.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the train from Chicago to Philadelphia cost?

Fares currently range from $223 to $313. Prices depend on service class, travel date, and how far in advance you book.

How long is the train ride from Chicago to Philadelphia?

The fastest train takes about 19 hours and 20 minutes. Travel time varies by service type and number of stops.

How many trains run daily from Chicago to Philadelphia?

There are typically 8 trains per day on this route. Frequency may vary on weekends and holidays.

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