$72 Cheap flight deals from Chicago (CHI) to Philadelphia (ILG)

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Chicago, Illinois

Incorporated as a city in 1837, Chicago has grown to be the third most populous city in the U.S. The city is home to more than 2.7 million people, and it is colloquially referred to as the Windy City or the City of Big Shoulders. Chicago O'Hare International Airport, also known as Chicago International Airport or O'Hare Airport, is situated approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The airport is located on Interstate I-190, close to the I-294 and the I-90. The Chicago Transit Authority runs a 24-hour train service to and from the airport. The Blue Line train charges $2.25 for a one-way ticket.

Short-term, long-term and disabled parking are available at the airport. Parking at Lot D, hourly and daily parking garages is free for the first ten minutes. Parking at Lot E, F and G will cost you $2.00 for the first hour. Valet parking option is also available at $10 for the first hour.

For tasty salads, hot dogs, burgers and soups, visit the America's Dog restaurant. Other restaurants within the airport include the Argo Tea, Auntie Anne's, Berghoff Café, Brioche Doree and Billy Goat Tavern and Grill.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, the cultural and economic center of the Delaware Valley, is the fifth most populous city in the U.S. According to the 2010 census, the city has a population of more than 1.5 million residents.

Exploring Philadelphia City

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the main airport serving Philadelphia. The airport is situated about 7 miles southwest of central Philadelphia. Car rental companies have their counters at the baggage claim area of each terminal. Taxis charge a flat rate of $10 to downtown Philadelphia.

Philadelphia experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, muggy summers and cold winters. January, the coldest month, experiences a mean low temperature of 25.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The warmest month in the city is July, with a mean high temperature of 85.5 degrees Fahrenheit. February is the driest month, with an average precipitation of 2.74 inches. March to May is the best time to visit, as the temperatures remain pleasantly warm. However, fall and winter are the cheapest seasons to visit.

Built in the 1920s, the Philadelphia Museum of Art features an amazing ancient Greece architectural design. The museum is located just 1.4 miles from city center and features a wind vane and a giant sculpture of Diana at the grand stair hall. The museum also holds a cafeteria, a bookstore and a gift shop. The National Museum of American Jewish History, the Please Touch Museum, the Independence Hall, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Penn Museum and the Mutter Museum are just some of the popular sites that you should visit.

Philadelphia Vacation Deals

With numerous historical museums, religious sites, libraries, children's museums and gardens, Philadelphia receives many visitors each year. Finding a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia is easy using Orbitz.com. In addition to cheap flights, Orbitz.com also offers budget accommodation deals.