There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to New York University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, subway
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ORD - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway
4h 47m$136–558Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane ORD - HPN
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain
6h 59m$102–476Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
20h 35m$250–546Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus FlixBus N2640
21h 7m$140–220Drive 788.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to New York Universitycar 788.7 mi
13h 12m$144–208Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MDW - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway
4h 32m$206–658Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ORD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 2m$146–886Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ORD - JFK
- Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway
5h 17m$324–867Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MDW - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
6h 8m$168–982Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Baltimore to New Yorkbus Ppb 8724 / ...
22h 39m$166–273
Chicago to New York University by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to New York University is to bus which costs $140 - $220 and takes 21h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to New York University is to subway and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $200 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at New York City Chinatown. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 20h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to New York University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at 8 St-NYU via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
The distance between Chicago and New York University is 765 miles. The road distance is 793.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to New York University without a car is to train which takes 20h 35m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Chicago to New York University, including transfers.
Chicago to New York University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to New York University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to New York University is to train which takes 20h 35m and costs $250 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 21h 7m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and New York University, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–550 and the journey takes 20h 12m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown 6 times a week. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 20h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Broadway-Lafayette St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Broadway-Lafayette St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to New York University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York City Chinatown station.
New York University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:49 AM in Chicago and 5:49 AM in New York University.
Chicago to New York University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to New York University is 793 miles. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Chicago to New York University.
There are 3722+ hotels available in New York University.







