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

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Philadelphia to Chicago/West Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
693 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and DPA, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to DPA.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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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
PHL → DPA
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
DPA → PHL
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/West Chicago from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Dupage Airport.
Metric PHL→DPA BWI→DPA
Distance from PHL 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0
Flight time 1h 58m 0h 53m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Dupage Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
693 mi / 1,115 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–DPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Chicago/West Chicago route.
Route details
Distance693 mi / 1,115 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: DPA
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to DPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Dupage Airport take approximately 1h 58m. The route covers 693 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, IND, IAD, CVG, BNA, JAX, OMA, BCT, MCO, APF, PBI, PLS, PHX, LAS and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/West Chicago is 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from DPA to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 PHL to DPA

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

PHL to DPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to DPA ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 693 miles (1,115 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).