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

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Houston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    5h 3m
    $224–1,107

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    5h 43m
    $154–389

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus N2211
    24h 17m
    $206–372

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    24h 38m
    $350–661

  5. Drive 1,073.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Houstoncar car 1,073.6 mi
    18h 5m
    $196–283

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MKE - IAH
    7h 16m
    $472–1,072

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    26h 44m
    $218–484

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    30h 13m
    $415–850

Grand Central Station to Houston by foot and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Station to Downtown Houston via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 17m.

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