Chicago/West Chicago to Philadelphia (DPA–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/West Chicago to Philadelphia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
693 mi 1h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DPA and PHL, connecting options are available through 14 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to PHL.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DPA → PHL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
PHL → DPA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Chicago/West Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric DPA→PHL ORD→PHL MDW→PHL
Distance from DPA 18 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 2
Weekly flights 0 258 48
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 54m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of DPA with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
DPA: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
693 mi / 1,115 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

DPA–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/West Chicago to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance693 mi / 1,115 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: DPA
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DPA to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dupage Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 40m. The route covers 693 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, BED, YUL, OMA, MSP, MCI, MCO, SRQ, PBI, FLL, SLC, VNY, LAS and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of Chicago/West Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PHL to DPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DPA to PHL

Dupage Airport (DPA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DPA to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DPA to PHL ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 693 miles (1,115 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).