How to get from Wilmington to Chester Heights by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Wilmington to Chester Heights in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WIL train from Wilmington station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 117 bus and finally take the 111 bus from Baltimore Pk & Middletown Rd - Mbfs station to Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

80min$5.75
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 117
117
Bus - 111
111
Leaves from Wilmington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wilmington
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Middletown Rd - Mbfs
    ID 29800
    31 min
  • 7
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Chadds Ford
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr
    ID 32362
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, 117 and MED

To get from Wilmington to Chester Heights in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Wilmington station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 117 bus and finally take the MED train from Elwyn station to Wawa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

98min$5.75
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 117
117
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Chester Heights
Leaves from Wilmington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wilmington
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elwyn Train Station
    ID 2218
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elwyn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wawa
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester Heights
    Walk to
    Chester Heights
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wilmington to Chester Heights

The distance between Wilmington, Philadelphia and Chester Heights, Philadelphia is approximately 28.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wilmington to Chester Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wilmington

Wilmington is located at Wilmington, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Wilmington.

Train stations close to Wilmington:

  • Wilmington

Public transit stations close to Chester Heights, Philadelphia

Chester Heights is located at Chester Heights, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS.

Train stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Wawa

Bus stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS
  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr
  • Wawa Railroad Station

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via WIL, 117 and MED

To get from Wilmington to Chester Heights in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the WIL train from Wilmington station to Chester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 117 bus and finally take the MED train from Elwyn station to Wawa station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

98min$5.75
Train - WIL
WIL
Bus - 117
117
Train - MED
MED
Walk to Chester Heights
Leaves from Wilmington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wilmington
  • 2
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #204 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chester Transportation Center
    ID 31036
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Penn State
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elwyn Train Station
    ID 2218
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elwyn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #8373 - Wawa
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wawa
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester Heights
    Walk to
    Chester Heights
    1.02 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wilmington to Chester Heights?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line 117, Bus line 111.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wilmington to Chester Heights?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line WIL, Bus line 117, Bus line MED.

  • Is there a direct train between Wilmington and Chester Heights in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wilmington to Chester Heights in Philadelphia?

    The WIL train line goes from #204 - Center City Philadelphia station near Wilmington to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr station near Chester Heights in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Wilmington to Chester Heights in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wilmington and Chester Heights in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wilmington to get to Chester Heights in Philadelphia?

    Get on the WIL train from the #204 - Center City Philadelphia station near Wilmington in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wilmington and Chester Heights in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr stop, which is closest to Chester Heights in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the train fare from Wilmington to Chester Heights?

    The ride from Wilmington to Chester Heights costs $5.75.

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