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How to get fromGrand Central Station to Uptownby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Uptown by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway via Harrison

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    1. Take the subway from Harrison to Wilson-North Innersubway subway Red Line
    35 min
    $2–5

  2. Line 146 bus

    1. Take the bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Marine Drive & Wilsonbus bus 146 / ...
    48 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Station to Uptowntaxi taxi 7 mi
    11 min
    $24–29

  4. Drive 7 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Uptowncar car 7 mi
    11 min
    $2

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from LaSalle/Van Buren to Wilson-North Outersubway subway Purple Line
    36 min
    $2–5

  6. Line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive to Broadway & Halstedbus bus 36
    53 min
    $3

  7. Line 151 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jackson & Franklin to Sheridan & Wilsonbus bus 151
    1h 4m
    $3

Grand Central Station to Uptown by foot and subway

Calendar1392Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

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

Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a subway from Harrison to Wilson-North Inner every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Chicago Transit (CTA) operates a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Marine Drive & Wilson every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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