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

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There are 12 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Manhattan by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway
    4h 48m
    $216–658

  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 40m
    $108–522

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    17h 17m
    $140–250

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    20h 25m
    $310–650

  5. Drive 792.6 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Manhattancar car 792.6 mi
    13h 15m
    $145–209

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

    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
    3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway subway
    4h 31m
    $206–558

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

    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
    4h 48m
    $142–883

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORD - JFK
    4h 50m
    $326–873

  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 16m
    $183–823

  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 1m
    $166–978

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)plane plane ORD - ABE
    2. Take the bus from Lehigh Valley International Airport Trans Bridge Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 20m
    $138–450

  12. 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 / ...
    21h 52m
    $161–350

Grand Central Station to Manhattan by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtown twice daily. Tickets cost $140–250 and the journey takes 17h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $310–650 and the journey takes 20h 12m.

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