Chicago to Philadelphia by bus
Philadelphia lies 1,069 km (664 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,305 km (811 mi) of road.
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| Chicago | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 19019–19255 |
Clocks in Philadelphia are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 19 h 26 min journey lands 20 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Chicago to Philadelphia
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Staying in Philadelphia
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia. Of the 537 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (211), and 7 are five-star. Across 163 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 137,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Philadelphia from Chicago?
1,069 km (664 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago; by road roughly 1,305 km (811 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Philadelphia by bus?
About 19 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Philadelphia?
Our booking partner lists 762 places to stay in Philadelphia, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.