There are 10 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. by bus, plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 59th St.train
5h 10m$214–677Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HPN - ORD
7h 27m$117–577Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
21h 10m$256–557Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
22h 12m$155–229Drive 783.7 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St.car 783.7 mi
13h 2m$143–207Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 59th St.train
5h 31m$144–577Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JFK - ORD
5h 40m$329–878Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 59th St.train
5h 58m$146–887Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
6h 39m$169–979Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
23h 2m$172–267
Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs $210 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St.. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at Stony Island & 59th Street via Union Station Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to 59th St. station. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and 59th St. is 755 miles. The road distance is 788.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. without a car is to train which takes 21h 10m and costs $250 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St., including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. is to train which takes 21h 10m and costs $250 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 22h 12m, you could also fly, which costs $320 - $900 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and 59th St., IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $250–600 and the journey takes 19h 32m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–230 and the journey takes 20h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 59th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Van Buren St. to 59th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Van Buren St. to 59th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
59th St. is 1h behind Grand Central Terminal. It is currently 12:47 PM in Grand Central Terminal and 11:47 AM in 59th St..
Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to 59th St. is 788 miles. It takes approximately 13h 2m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to 59th St..
There are 1286+ hotels available in 59th St..