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How to get fromGrand Central Station to Columbia Universityby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Columbia University by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    5h 10m
    $216–663

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane ORD - HPN
    2. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    6h 59m
    $112–530

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    17h 55m
    $145–236

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    20h 56m
    $308–632

  5. Drive 793.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Columbia Universitycar car 793.3 mi
    13h 12m
    $145–210

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    4h 54m
    $206–563

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 1 subway

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORD - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway
    5h 19m
    $146–886

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train, line 1 subway

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 116 St-Columbia Universitysubway subway
    5h 19m
    $330–877

  9. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MKE - LGA
    6h 39m
    $182–828

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $168–981

  11. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    22h 40m
    $163–354

Grand Central Station to Columbia University by foot, bus, and subway (Flixbus)

Calendar32Weekly Services
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 758.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Columbia University, NY, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown 5 times a day. Tickets cost $140–240 and the journey takes 17h 5m.

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