________________________________________ Chester Station to Widener's Quick Stadium: There is a 2 mile walk/cab from the train station through Widener campus to the stadium (30 to 40 minutes, walking) (interactive map link). OR: Take SEPTA 113 or 109 from Chester Station toward 69th St. (SEE BELOW) You can purchase the $11.00/person or the $28/family independence day pass on board the train for multiple uses on train and bus instead of paying the separate regional rail and bus fares. ________________________________________ BY SEPTA BUS ROUTE 113 (or 109) - NOTE the stop locations on the map; 113 is four blocks closer!! Chester Train station to Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 6 to 8 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113, the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Av will be on the right. -From 109, depart at 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks up 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. 69th St Terminal to Chester - Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 45 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113 (Leaves from 69th Street at :25 and :55 on SAT & SUN to CHESTER and TRI-STATE MALL // Do not take a Darby extra which may also run at other times Mon-Sat); the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Ave will be on the left. Look for the Widener guard house and parking entrance. Latest time to leave 69th St for a 6pm game is at 4:55 PM. -From 109 (Leaves at :35 and :05 from 69th St on Sundays), depart bus at edge of Widener campus, near 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks down 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. ________________________________________ Adjusted Schedule for 6:00 PM Sunday game times TRAIN SCHEDULES Norristown and Phila to Chester (Roundtrip cash fare on board): Norristown 3:48 ($11 independence daypass) Manayunk 4:11 ($11 independence daypass) Wissahickon 4:14 ($11 independence daypass) North Broad 4:21 ($9.50 roundtrip train only or $11 independence daypass) Temple 4:23 ($9.50 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) Market East 4:29 ($9.50 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) Suburban 4:34 ($9.50 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) 30th Street 4:38 ($9.50 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) University City 4:40 ($9.50 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) Ridley Park 4:58 ($8.00 roundtrip train only or $11 independence daypass) CHESTER 5:04 Wilmington to Chester (weekend roundtrip cash fare on board) Wilmington DE 4:36 ($8.00 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) Claymont DE 4:44 ($8.00 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) Marcus Hook 4:48 ($8.00 roundtrip or $11 independence daypass) CHESTER 4:54 Other Regional Rail Connections (weekend roundtrip cash fare on board): Glenside ---/3:59 ($11 independence daypass) Jenkintown 3:31/4:01 ($11 independence daypass) Market East 3:55/4:25 (transfer to the 4:29 Marcus Hook ________________________________________
If there's a special Independence rail pass, they should make note of it on their website. I was just over there looking under their stadium tab, and there's nothing in the drop-down list that would indicate you can use public transportation.
hykos, great post & idea to get the public transport info out there. Lots of folks look at the team's fb page, too.
Well, it is called the independence pass by SEPTA but it is not really an endorsement one way or the other. I just italicized it because I like the coincidence. As for the lack of options on the stadium website, that's why I decided to contribute my two cents to the forum. By offering free parking at the games, the Independence have done more than their share in making sure fans are accommodated enough. And when they decided on moving 17 miles closer to the city than last year's venue, I did my first backflip. However, it is my job to make sure no fan slips through the cracks. Last year, the lack of public transit options to a game really was an obstacle. (I did the walk, but could not do the talk.) This year, not so much, thank God! It's a breeze, relatively speaking.
Next weekend's game is a 7PM start. Although I will post all the adjusted SEPTA times, I am going to strongly advise against anyone using the train station in Chester for a game that ends after 9PM, particularly via walking and maybe even via the bus 113 or 109 which go from the stops along 17th street heading back toward the station near 6th street which saves that 2 mile walk. If you want to take all the information into consideration, or will be travelling in a group party, fine. But driving or taking the bus to the el is a safer bet for these later start games. Never Walk Alone. Yesterday after 8PM the walk back to Chester Transit was quick, uneventful and I did not feel the need to wait for the 113 to get me back, and I made the 8:54 train with at least 10 minutes to spare. However the experience on the platform at Chester was undesirable and I now know why the Union and SEPTA bring in extra patrols on game days, and it's not just for directions and crowd control. Without the security forces, both platforms often become a homeless shelter. But although the presence of several homeless sleeping on benches made me feel uncomfortable, we did not feel unsafe at any time, nor was the fan group spoken to or threatened in any way. However, there was one woman, actually a train rider, in a burqua who shouted into her cell phone a lot of profanities and how she hated her private life being discussed by others, not conscientious of respectful volume nor any sense of irony. If you do decide to take the train, keep in mind that the on time status is often updated via the scrolling digital board for Norristown heading in the direction of center city. The next two trains to Phila/Norristown, as well as the next two trains southbound, are all scrolling on the same digital sign board. Which side you should stand on is not necessarily marked well for Philadelphia! However, you must cross under the tracks from the Widener side (Widener also happens to be on the "PPL shuttle lot" side) to stand at the upstairs platform toward center city.
Chester Station to Widener's Quick Stadium: There is a 2 mile walk/cab from the train station through Widener campus to the stadium (30 to 40 minutes, walking) (interactive map link). OR: Take SEPTA 113 or 109 from Chester Station toward 69th St. (SEE BELOW) You can purchase the $11.00/person or the $28/family independence day pass on board the train for multiple uses on train and bus instead of paying the separate regional rail and bus fares. ________________________________________ BY SEPTA BUS ROUTE 113 (or 109) - NOTE the stop locations on the map; 113 is four blocks closer!! Chester Train station to Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 6 to 8 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113, the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Av will be on the right. -From 109, depart at 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks up 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. 69th St Terminal to Chester - Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 45 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113 (Leaves from 69th Street at :25 and :55 on SAT & SUN to CHESTER and TRI-STATE MALL // Do not take a Darby extra which may also run at other times Mon-Sat); the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Ave will be on the left. Look for the Widener guard house and parking entrance. Latest time to leave 69th St for a 7pm game is at 5:55 PM (Rt 113). Rt.113 Bus trips returning to 69th Street leave Widener from 17th and Melrose Stop at approx 9:00 and 9:30 and arrive at 69 St in 50 minutes. The stop is at the parking lot entrance on Melrose Ave. (Near the guard house, on the stadium's side of Melrose ave., adjacent to Washington Park -swingsets etc.) Rt 113 Bus trips returning to Chester train leaves Widener approx 9:08 and arrives at Chester train station 9:18 PM. ________________________________________ Adjusted Schedule for 7:00 PM Saturday game times TRAIN TO GAME Norristown and Phila to Chester (Roundtrip cash fare on board): Elm Street Norristown 4:48 ($11 independence daypass) Norristown Trans. Ctr. 4:54 ("") Manayunk 5:11 "" Wissahickon 5:14 "" North Broad 5:21 ($9.50 roundtrip train only or $11 independence daypass) Temple 5:23 "" Market East 5:29"" Suburban 5:34 "" 30th Street 5:38 "" University City 5:40 "" Ridley Park 5:58 ($8.00 roundtrip train only or $11 independence daypass) CHESTER 6:04 Wilmington to Chester (weekend roundtrip cash fare on board) Wilmington DE - N/A at this hour and no return trip service Claymont DE -N/A at this hour and no return trip service Marcus Hook 5:47 ("") *LONG RETURN TRIP @ 10:55 PM CHESTER 5:53 Other Regional Rail Connections (weekend roundtrip cash fare on board): Glenside ---/4:59 ($11 independence daypass) Jenkintown 4:31/5:01 ($11 independence daypass) Market East 4:55/5:25 (transfer to the 5:29 Marcus Hook _______________________________________ RETURN TRAINS DEPARTING AFTER 7PM GAME Rt 113 Departs Melrose & 17th 9:08 (approx) Rt 113 Arrives Chester Transit Center 9:18 City/Norristown Local Train departs Chester 9:43 PM Ridley 9:49 Univ City 10:07 30th & Market 10:10 Suburban 16th/JFK 10:15 11th/Market East 10:20 Temple 10:24 Train Continues to Manayunk 10:35 Norristown Trans Ctr 10:53 Norristown Elm St 10:58
Chester Station to Widener's Quick Stadium: There is a 2 mile walk/cab from the train station through Widener campus to the stadium (30 minutes, walking) (interactive map link). (Purple = from Chester station to Widener football Quick stadium entrance. Red = Stadium walkway. *SEPTA stop locations are pinpointed on the map. Bus routes are not defined on this map) #113 / #109 BUS Chester Train station to Widener's Quick Stadium Take SEPTA #113 or #109 from Chester Station toward 69th St. - SEE MAP; #113 is four blocks closer!! The bus ride is about 8 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. -From 113, depart the bus at 17th & Melrose Av. -The stadium walkway will be on your right by a small security guard station. (See red path on the map.) -From 109, depart at 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks down 17th toward stadium entrance, cross Melrose Ave, and walk past guard station -The stadium walkway will be on your right by a small security guard station. (See red path on the map.) # 113 BUS 69th St Terminal to Chester -Widener Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 45 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. NOTE: The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113 (Leaves from 69th Street at :25 and :55 after the hour on SAT & SUN to CHESTER and TRI-STATE MALL // Do not take a "Darby extra"); the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Ave will be on your left. Look for the Widener guard house and parking entrance and a playground across the street. Follow red path on above map around parking lots to the stadium. Latest time to leave 69th St for a 5pm game is at 3:55 PM. ________________________________________ Adjusted Schedule for 5:00 PM Saturday game times (June 21 vs. magicJack) TRAIN SCHEDULES Norristown and Phila to Chester Norristown @Elm st 2:48 Manayunk 3:11 Wissahickon 3:14 North Broad 3:21 Temple 3:23 Market East 3:29 Suburban 3:34 30th Street 3:38 University City 3:40 Ridley Park 3:58 CHESTER 4:03 Marucs Hook to Chester Marcus Hook 3:47 CHESTER 3:53 *******5pm INDEPENDENCE TO 8pm UNION - 6/25/11 scenario only SEPTA #113 bus toward Chester & Tri State Mall $2 cash on board, or $1.55 token ~6:51 Leslie Quick (17th and Melrose Av) across street from guard station 7:01 Harrah's 7:06 Chester RR 7:10 Seaport Dr at PPL Park Return SEPTA #113 bus toward 69th Street $2 cash on board, or $1.55 token 10:00p Seaport Dr at PPL Park (approx) 10:22p Harrah's 10:28p Widener campus (approx) Union Trains Returning to Center City Highland Ave.(9:40p), 11:21p Chester 11:24p (access via PPL Shuttle after Union match) Univ City 11:48p 30th 11:51p Suburban 11:56p Mkt East 12:01a This map is correct, but unofficial and recommended at your own risk. Please send any questions to me via PM.
Chester Station to Widener's Quick Stadium: There is a 2 mile walk/cab from the train station through Widener campus to the stadium (30 minutes, walking) (interactive map link). (Purple = from Chester station to Widener football Quick stadium entrance. Red = Stadium walkway. *SEPTA stop locations are pinpointed on the map. Bus routes are not defined on this map) ________________________________________ Adjusted Schedule for 7:00 PM Wednesday game times (July 9 vs. Sky Blue FC) TRAIN SCHEDULES Philadelphia to Chester This special train will be operated by a new Silverliner fiVe! Temple 5:27 (destination sign: Newark DE) Market East 5:33 Suburban 5:38 30th Street 5:42 University City 5:44 Ridley Park 6:06 CHESTER 6:13* * Upon arrival in Chester, follow path on above map to walk to Widener's Quick Stadium (2 miles) or for added convenience, take SEPTA 113 or 109 toward 69th Street as a shuttle to the Widener campus. The easy 113 connection leaves Chester for Widener/69th St at 5:05, 5:39, 6:00, and 6:29. See details below. Return trains leave Chester Station at 9:11 and 10:04. (destination: Center City/Norristown) *******#113 / #109 BUS Chester Train station to Widener's Quick Stadium Take SEPTA #113 or #109 from Chester Station toward 69th St. - SEE MAP; #113 is four blocks closer!! The bus ride is about 8 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. -From 113, depart the bus at 17th & Melrose Av. -The stadium walkway will be on your right by the security guard station. (Follow red path on the map.) -From 109, depart at 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks down 17th toward stadium entrance, cross Melrose Ave, and walk past guard station -The stadium walkway will be on your right by a small security guard station. (Follow red path on the map.) # 113 BUS 69th St Terminal to Chester -Widener Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 45 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. NOTE: The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113 (Leaves from 69th Street at :10 and :40 after the hour on WEEKNIGHTS to CHESTER and TRI-STATE MALL // Do not take a "Darby extra"); the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Ave will be on your left. Look for the Widener guard house and parking entrance and a playground across the street. Follow red path on above map around parking lots to the stadium. Latest time to leave 69th St for a 7pm weeknight game is the 5:40 PM #113 bus. This map is unofficial. Please be mindful of your personal safety in Chester and on public transportation links. Send any questions to me via PM or hykos1045@yahoo.com
Is anyone taking the Chester/Newark local tonight? They're running a Silverliner right before the match!
7PM Saturday vs. Western New York/Rochester FLASH Chester Station to Widener's Quick Stadium: There is a 2 mile walk/cab from the train station through Widener campus to the stadium (30 minutes, walking) (interactive map link). OR: Take SEPTA 113 or 109 from Chester Station toward 69th St. (SEE BELOW) You can purchase the $11.00/person or the $28/family independence day pass on board the train for multiple uses on train and bus instead of paying the separate regional rail and bus fares. ________________________________________ BY SEPTA BUS ROUTE 113 (or 109) - NOTE the stop locations on the map; 113 is four blocks closer!! Chester Train station to Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 6 to 8 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113, the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Av will be on the right. -From 109, depart at 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks up 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. 69th St Terminal to Chester - Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 45 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113 (Leaves from 69th Street at :25 and :55 on SAT & SUN to CHESTER and TRI-STATE MALL // Do not take a Darby extra which may also run at other times Mon-Sat); the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Ave will be on the left. Look for the Widener guard house and parking entrance. Latest time to leave 69th St for a 7pm game is at 5:55 PM (Rt 113). Rt.113 Bus trips returning to 69th Street leave Widener from 17th and Melrose Stop at approx 9:00 and 9:30 and arrive at 69 St in 50 minutes. The 113 stop is at the stadium parking entrance on Melrose Ave. (Near the guard house, and the park/playground) ________________________________________ Adjusted Schedule for 7:00 PM Saturday game times TRAIN TO GAME Norristown and Phila to Chester: Elm Street Norristown 4:48 ($11 independence daypass) Norristown Trans. Ctr. 4:54 ("") Manayunk 5:11 "" Wissahickon 5:14 "" North Broad 5:21 ($9.50 roundtrip train only or $11 independence daypass) Temple 5:23 "" Market East 5:29"" Suburban 5:34 "" 30th Street 5:38 "" University City 5:40 "" Ridley Park 5:58 ($8.00 roundtrip train only or $11 independence daypass) Eddystone ---- (THIS TRAIN DOES NOT MAKE THE EDDYSTONE STOP) CHESTER 6:04 Other Regional Rail Connections: Glenside ---/4:59 ($11 independence daypass) Jenkintown 4:31/5:01 Market East 4:55/5:25 (must transfer to the 5:29 Marcus Hook) Marcus Hook to Chester Wilmington DE - N/A at this hour and no return trip service Claymont DE -N/A at this hour and no return trip service Marcus Hook 5:47 **LATE RETURN TRIP @ 10:55 PM CHESTER 5:53 _______________________________________ RETURN TRAINS DEPARTING AFTER SATURDAY 7PM GAME Rt 113 Departs Melrose & 17th 9:08 (approx) Rt 113 Arrives Chester Transit Center 9:18 Next Local Train departs Chester 9:43 PM Eddystone 9:45 PM Ridley 9:49 Univ City 10:07 30th Street 10:10 Suburban 16th/JFK 10:15 Market East 10:20 Temple 10:24 Manayunk 10:35 Norristown Trans Ctr 10:53 Norristown Elm St 10:58
Here is a bump for the entire rest of the season's Independence games which are all Sundays at 6 PM. 7/31 - vs Atlanta, 6pm 8/7 - vs Sky Blue, 6pm Chester Station to Widener's Quick Stadium: There is a 2 mile walk/cab from the train station through Widener campus to the stadium (30 minutes, walking) (interactive map link). OR: Take SEPTA 113 or 109 from Chester Station toward 69th St. (SEE BELOW.) You can purchase the $11.00/person or the $28/family independence day pass on board the train for multiple uses on train and bus instead of paying the separate regional rail and bus fares. ________________________________________ BY SEPTA BUS ROUTE 113 (or 109) - NOTE the stop locations on the map; 113 is four blocks closer!! Chester Train station to Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 6 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113, the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Av will be on the right. -From 109, depart at 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks up 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. 69th St Terminal to Chester - Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 45 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113 (Leaves from 69th Street at :25 and :55 on SAT & SUN to CHESTER and TRI-STATE MALL. The stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Ave will be on the left. Look for the Widener guard house and parking entrance. Latest time to leave 69th St for a 6pm Sunday game is at 4:55 PM. -From 109 (Leaves at :35 and :05 from 69th St on Sundays), depart bus at edge of Widener campus, near 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks down 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. Latest time to leave 69th St is 5:05 PM. ________________________________________ Adjusted Schedule for 6:00 PM Sunday game times TRAIN SCHEDULES Norristown and Phila to Chester (Roundtrip cash fare on board): Norristown 3:48 Manayunk 4:11 Wissahickon 4:14 Temple 4:23 Market East 4:29 Suburban 4:34 30th Street 4:38 University City 4:40 Ridley Park 4:58 CHESTER 5:04 Wilmington to Chester ($8.00 train roundtrip or $11 all day pass) Wilmington DE 4:36 Claymont DE 4:44 Marcus Hook 4:48 CHESTER 4:54 Other Regional Rail Connections : Glenside ---/3:59 Jenkintown 3:31/4:01 Market East 3:55/4:25 (transfer to the 4:29 Marcus Hook The Return to Phila. leaves 8:54 PM. Does not stop at Eddystone. Return to Wilmington leaves at 8:03 PM. Does not stop at Eddystone. Last Return to Marcus Hook leaves at 9:04 PM.
Philly fans (phans?), I think I might be road tripping up there in a few weeks. Can anyone recommend a hotel near the stadium? I don't know anything about that area, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
When you say near the stadium, Best Western and Days Inn have Chester, PA locations that are walkable to the stadium. Only if you want cheap and convenient. Airport/Essington, PA hotels (~7 mi) and city line ave hotels (14 mi) are about $80 to $100 on the discount sites and are in a safer area but not too far from the Independence by car. If you want to be a tourist, try hotels.com and you can stay at the Omni in center city for under $140 sometimes (overnight parking in the city will be about $25). The Independence sponsors are Sheraton Great Valley (40+ minute drive from stadium) and the Crowne Plaza City Line. These are a driving distance from the stadium.
Here is a bump for the rest of the season's regular season Independence games which are all Sundays at 6 PM. 7/31 - vs Atlanta, 6pm 8/7 - vs Sky Blue, 6pm Chester Station to Widener's Quick Stadium: There is a 2 mile walk/cab from the train station through Widener campus to the stadium (30 minutes, walking) (interactive map link). OR: Take SEPTA 113 or 109 from Chester Station toward 69th St. (SEE BELOW.) You can purchase the $11.00/person or the $28/family independence day pass on board the train for multiple uses on train and bus instead of paying the separate regional rail and bus fares. ________________________________________ BY SEPTA BUS ROUTE 113 (or 109) - NOTE the stop locations on the map; 113 is four blocks closer!! Chester Train station to Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 6 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113, the stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Av will be on the right. -From 109, depart at 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks up 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. 69th St Terminal to Chester - Widener's Quick Stadium The bus ride is about 45 minutes and costs one advance-purchase token (1.55) or $2.00 cash. The 113 is four blocks closer to Stadium than the 109. -From 113 (Leaves from 69th Street at :25 and :55 on SAT & SUN to CHESTER and TRI-STATE MALL. The stadium walk from 17th & Melrose Ave will be on the left. Look for the Widener guard house and parking entrance. Latest time to leave 69th St for a 6pm Sunday game is at 4:55 PM. -From 109 (Leaves at :35 and :05 from 69th St on Sundays), depart bus at edge of Widener campus, near 17th and Providence, then walk four blocks down 17th toward stadium entrance and cross Melrose Ave. Latest time to leave 69th St is 5:05 PM. ________________________________________ Adjusted Schedule for 6:00 PM Sunday game times TRAIN SCHEDULES Norristown and Phila to Chester (Roundtrip cash fare on board): Norristown 3:48 Manayunk 4:11 Wissahickon 4:14 Temple 4:23 Market East 4:29 Suburban 4:34 30th Street 4:38 University City 4:40 Ridley Park 4:58 CHESTER 5:04 Wilmington to Chester ($8.00 train roundtrip or $11 all day pass) Wilmington DE 4:36 Claymont DE 4:44 Marcus Hook 4:48 CHESTER 4:54 Other Regional Rail Connections : Glenside ---/3:59 Jenkintown 3:31/4:01 Market East 3:55/4:25 (transfer to the 4:29 Marcus Hook The Return to Phila. leaves 8:54 PM. Does not stop at Eddystone. Return to Wilmington leaves at 8:03 PM. Does not stop at Eddystone. Last Return to Marcus Hook leaves at 9:04 PM.
Wow this is great info. Thanks a lot. I'm planning to go to a game soon and this will help for sure. So from South Philly my trip should be this? Broad street line to market-> el to 69th street ->113 to 17th and Melrose then a short walk? Ill probably be traveling alone so how safe is this route? I know 69th street isn't the best neighborhood.
You'll be fine. Don't interact with anyone. You won't have to leave the station to make the transfer, just go upstairs and follow the signs/ramps for 113. Google maps is telling me though that your fastest direct route is the G bus out to the 37 to Harrah's/Chester and then switch to the 113 (80+ minutes). If you live near the G (Oregon Ave.) try to see if you can time that right because it wouldn't be frequent. This may be equivalent to the 45+ minutes on the 113, 20+ minutes on the el, and 15+ minutes on the subway, best case scenario. It's a good alternate, avoids 69th street and its problems and the return trip starts at 8:06pm. Not bad.
Using the times below from the ever helpful CHARGE! and, please take care to notice all available options when deciding how to get from SEPTA to the game. 1. Park for half price (only $10, reasonable) or find street parking and walk 6 blocks (do not recommend) 2. If car is no option, it is possible walk the < 1.0 mile (20 minutes) from/to Highland Ave. station, the next stop right past Chester. Chester Station is decidedly unwalkable. However, when arriving at Highland Park from center city, walk under the rail bridge and proceed straight down Highland ave for five blocks, cross through one traffic light. Proceed around Stadium drive until it becomes Seaport Drive, bear left all the way and you've arrived at the Lot B of PPL Park. 3. Chester train station has cabs waiting for about $10 or less you can get to PPL and get a number to call for pick-up and return. This is reliable, quick and safe, but a little pricey. Carpool! 4. The 113 bus runs between Chester station, 69th street, and PPL park but only once per hour. Schedule Details below. From Delaware: Wilmington 2:36, Highland Ave 2:51, Chester 2:54 Return to Del: Chester 6:03/8:03, Highland Ave 6:06/8:06, Wilmington 6:21/8:21
The only thing about the 20min walk from Highland I failed to point out is: 1) wear soled shoes. the walk is mostly gravel, broken glass, needles on the platform, etc. 2) Never Walk Alone... NEVER WALK ALONE!