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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Shedd Aquariumby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Shedd Aquarium by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    4h 58m
    $210–571

  2. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to White Plainstrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    7h 19m
    $104–492

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    18h 18m
    $146–237

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    20h 47m
    $308–632

  5. Drive 789.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Shedd Aquariumcar car 789.3 mi
    13h 13m
    $144–209

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Flushing Main Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    5h 37m
    $220–671

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

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    5h 29m
    $326–873

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    5h 46m
    $142–882

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    6h 18m
    $166–974

  10. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    24h 9m
    $158–351

Grand Central Terminal to Shedd Aquarium by foot and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration24h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $140–240 and the journey takes 16h 55m.

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