Flights from Chicago to Philadelphia: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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United Airlines

ORDPHL

14 Sep - 21 Sep

Direct, 2h 7m

$245

2 days ago

United Airlines

ORDPHL

14 Sep - 21 Sep

Direct, 2h 7m

$245

2 days ago

United Airlines

ORDPHL

14 Sep - 21 Sep

Direct, 2h 7m

$245

2 days ago

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February

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Flight prices from Chicago to Philadelphia

You can usually book a return flight from Chicago to Philadelphia for that amount:

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Flight examples

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ORD

PHL

Direct, 2h 7m

$245

2 days ago

1068 km

Distance

2h 7m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Philadelphia?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Chicago to Philadelphia flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that August might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $78 to $120. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be August with a price range of $78 – $120.

Is Philadelphia an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Chicago to Philadelphia with other routes:

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Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

14 Sep (Mon) - 21 Sep (Mon)14 Sep (Mon) + nights

19:15

ORD

2h 7m

Direct

21:22

PHL

14:10

PHL

2h 21m

Direct

16:31

ORD

$245

Found 2 days ago

Direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia

There are 4 airlines that fly directly from Chicago to Philadelphia: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines if you are departing from Chicago. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Philadelphia International Airport. Most flights depart on Monday, Tuesday.

Airlines that have direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia

Southwest Airlines

MDW

PHL

American Airlines

ORD

PHL

United Airlines

ORD

PHL

Frontier Airlines

ORD

PHL

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Airlines that have connecting flights from Chicago to Philadelphia

There are 8 other airlines that fly from Chicago to Philadelphia, including Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and others.

Frontier Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Spirit Airlines

United Airlines

Airports in Philadelphia and Chicago

Philadelphia has 4 airports and Chicago has 5 airports.

Philadelphia

Chicago

Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)

19 km from Philadelphia city center.

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Bus

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Subway

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

http://www.phl.org/

11 km from Philadelphia city center.

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Taxi

~15 min.

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Bus

~40 min.

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Train

~25 min.

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Shuttle

~15 min.

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Subway

4 airlines with direct flights

Philadelphia Seaplane Base (PSQ)

15 km from Philadelphia city center.

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Taxi

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Bus

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Wings Field Airport (BBX)

22 km from Philadelphia city center.

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Subway

Which airport in Philadelphia is better?

The closest airport to Philadelphia city center is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), trip will take 40 min. Most airlines like Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines with direct flights are flying to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Things to do in Philadelphia

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Philadelphia:

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Spirit of Philadelphia Signature Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Night Cruises • Half-day Tours • Culinary & Gourmet Tour • Night Tours • Water Tours

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Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Bus Tours • Hop on Hop Off • City Tours

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Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

Cultural Tours • Historical Tours • Walking Tours • Ghost & Vampire Tours • Excellent Quality

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Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

Historical Tours • Walking Tours • Excellent Quality

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Bus Tours • Audio Guides • Hop on Hop Off • City Tours • Small Group

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Planning a trip from Chicago to Philadelphia? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Philadelphia looks currently:

Mon, 09 February

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+21°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

75 %

Tue, 10 February

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+30°F

Snow

3 m/s

79 %

Wed, 11 February

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+34°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

74 %

Thu, 12 February

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+32°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

64 %

Fri, 13 February

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+30°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

58 %

Sat, 14 February

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+34°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

56 %

Sun, 15 February

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+32°F

Snow

6 m/s

89 %

Mon, 16 February

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+39°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

65 %

Tue, 17 February

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+37°F

Broken clouds

3 m/s

40 %

Wed, 18 February

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+50°F

Few clouds

7 m/s

53 %

Thu, 19 February

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+41°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

54 %

Fri, 20 February

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+55°F

Rain

9 m/s

91 %

Sat, 21 February

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+37°F

Clear sky

8 m/s

30 %

Sun, 22 February

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+30°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

20 %

Mon, 23 February

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+32°F

Broken clouds

4 m/s

33 %

FAQ

Flying from Chicago to Philadelphia? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports are in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is served by 4 airports: Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia Seaplane Base, Wings Field Airport. The nearest airport is Philadelphia International Airport located 11 km away.

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How far is it between Chicago and Philadelphia by plane?

Philadelphia is around 1068 km away from Chicago.

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What is the flight time from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Typically it takes from 1h 4m to 2h 14m to fly from Chicago to Philadelphia.

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How good the weather is in Philadelphia?

The coldest month is December with an average temperature of . The hottest month is December with an average temperature of . Right now it is +21°F and Clear sky in Philadelphia.

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Is there a direct connection between Chicago and Philadelphia?

Yes, there are direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia. You can fly to Philadelphia 4 days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from Chicago to Philadelphia?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from Chicago to Philadelphia: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines.

Philadelphia guide

Philadelphia themes

This is what Philadelphia is known for:

Shopping

Nightlife

Golf

Historic

Architecture

Family

Romantic

Location

Philadelphia is located in USA, 1068 km away from Chicago:

Philadelphia time zone

Philadelphia jest o 1 godzinę przed Chicago, gdzie teraz jest 19:27

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19:27 (CST -6)

Time in Philadelphia right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both Chicago and Philadelphia have the same currency: United States Dollar.

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Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa-free

For US citizens

Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of Philadelphia might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Be careful

Air Quality

Philadelphia generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Philadelphia pros and cons

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