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How to get fromChicago to Grand Islandby plane, car, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Grand Island by plane, car, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or bus

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  1. Fly to Lincoln Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane ORD - LNK
    2. Drive from Lincoln-Airport-LNK to Grand Islandcar car
    5h 10m
    $62–318

  2. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hastings Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Hastings Station to Grand Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 54m
    $415–619

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    14h 10m
    $110–170

  4. Drive  599.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Grand Islandcar car 599.5 mi
    10h 12m
    $103–148

  5. Fly to Kearney Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane plane ORD - EAR
    2. Take the bus from Kearney to Grand Island Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 47m
    $94–362

Chicago to Grand Island by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration14h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 575.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grand Island, NE, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Island Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–170 and the journey takes 14h 10m.

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