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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    6h 52m
    $144–511

  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 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    8h 48m
    $92–380

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    18h 56m
    $480–750

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from TransCenter to Metro North Stationbus bus Wpp
    25h 15m
    $165–249

  5. Drive  812.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsiecar car 812.4 mi
    13h 37m
    $139–201

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Poughkeepsietrain train
    6h 38m
    $234–691

  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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $174–749

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albany County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 11m
    $182–1,068

Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 825.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $480–750 and the journey takes 18h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Station to Metro North Station via Chicago Bus Station, New York Midtown, White Plains Bus Station, and TransCenter in around 25h 15m.

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